Thanks Tyresmoke for your reply re the 5/5a services, totally agree/understand with what you say, particularly the operating of some journeys non-stop between the bus station and Brambles
Farm. ThIs would cause controversy but then passengers are well served in those areas by other services and it's fair for those travelling further to benefit from faster journeys.
Regarding the X4 "Seasider" Again I agree but will never be able to comment further as I don't intend travelling into Boro to catch it nor intend travelling through to Loftus without the guaranteed connection I've commented on before.
And onto the B7TL saga. Like I say I was impressed with 7494 this morning but the gloss goes off hearing that 7485, which I though I spotted this morning also, failed! It's been stood at Redcar (!) for at least 10 days with supposed 'electrical prproblems' Might just be a touch cynical here but it doesn't bode well!
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