(23 Mar 2026, 9:55 pm)X919 WGR wrote Was all good in the world before the infamous 2021 changes.
Easy X45/X46 & V9.

I'm surprised the cancellations of the 7:15/50 & just after 5PM times haven't actually given GNE the idea to reintroduce the X46.

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I would only go with the 47 since obviously its not an express and it could be the easy replacement or even have the X5 replace the V1/V2. I do get what you mean with the Short & Frequent links since there was the failed few month attempt of having the X45 serve Templetown after the Bus Station. So it would just add on. I do think the V1/V2/V5 could do with a rework. Even it was to merge all 3 routes into 1. Delves to The Dene just to remove the odd number of V routes.

Completely agreed. Although similar to the current situation now to maintain an equal frequency on the Rowlandsgill - Newcastle side it can be frustrating that both the 45 & 46 and now the 47 & X45 leave consett at the same time and follow each other. 

I definitely agree that there is a need of a rework of the Ventures. Such a shame the network was cut back. The V3 to The Dene was handy but very much not popular. It could be argued a circular type serving most areas is needed to remove pressure on NCL bound routes. The Templetown extension seemed odd but I was guessing it was to help with driver shuttles?