(6 hours ago)X919 WGR wrote In 2021, I'd say GNE got it wrong with the Consett Network. The area had 7 Consett to Newcastle Routes in that year. X30, X45, X46, 47, 47A, X70, X71. Whilst the X30 to Consett had a short run from the end of 2019 to roughly 2021 I think it was, it just ended up being too much in my opinion and realistically has not improved much since with the withdrawals of some of those routes. It would be all much better if the 47 returned to being Blackhall Mill and the reintroduction of the V9. I don't understand why they thought removing the X46 was a good idea because when you look at the issues raised with the X45 either a Peak time bus is cancelled or a Single Decker shows up. You have 1 of 2 options:
- Wait for the next X45 and risk it being full
- Spend an extra 20 minutes (not guarenteed to be on time) on the 47.

Pre 2019 It was all great. Was an easy 4 Buses to get to Newcastle. X45/X46 to Metro and the X70/X71 to Gateshead.
Now it stands at 6 Routes. X45, 47, X70, X71, X32 (at certain times) & X71A (at certain times)

Probably more areas I could cover of where GNE went more wrong than right.

Go north went wrong a long time ago  when there took the x9 off which was an absolutely pethic thing  to do but fanny about with the x1 when u get  the x10 brakeing down  every day