(13 Jun 2014, 12:36 pm)Drifter60 wrote I've actually used the X35 from Hartlepool to Barnes Park before, but it not like many people would use an extended X1 Hartlepool-Newcaatle as changing on X9 at Peterlee would be quicker, connections already in place I believe.
But most people don't like changing buses with the risk of missed connections and would prefer a direct service. It would make no difference for local passengers Hartlepool - Peterlee - Houghton and would give a direct service to Washington in addition to Newcastle. I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantage - for passengers for Doxford Park and Sunderland from the section of X35 route past Peterlee to Hetton-le-Hole who would have to change.