(20 May 2013, 9:32 am)Andreos1 wrote The thing with the x25, it only serves the edge of that new development. The amount of housing (old and new) in that area with potential passengers is massive - yet their public transport needs are ignored.

I know exactly what you mean. I nearly bought a house there 18 months ago, but one of the major factors for deciding against was the public transport links. Last thing I wanted to be doing is walking up the bank from Birtley when its chucking down with rain.

It's interesting as to why they don't reroute something like the M2 to serve. Same could be said about Biddick Woods and Teal Farm though. Teal Farm being the interesting one, due to the development going on - which includes a new pub and about 5 or 6 retail units.