(15 Nov 2025, 2:22 pm)Retro Nero wrote 56 are definitely getting an upgrade, but not necessarily brand new

I don't think it will be Consett getting any of these unless a subset for the 47/X45.

They don't appear to be low height which would be a no-go for the X30s/X70s unless WrightBus have managed to shave a bit off without losing too much.

If it mentions upgrades for the 56 - this reads to me going on the X1 with Daimler StreetDecks going on the 56 - which would be quite a downgrade IMO especially as they've already been worked hard on the X1 and the 56 whilst easier does still have challenges.

I still stand by my word that the 307/309 are well suited routes for StreetDecks as they don't have any challenging sections - and the only truly fast parts being Station Road > Benfield Road and Blyth Road between the Caravan Park and Delaval Arms. The rest of both routes especially the 307 is basically pottering around the doors.