(29 Jun 2014, 9:13 pm)NEBCD Malarkey wrote Yeah but you'd think the Passengers would be put off by sitting on the A19 for up to an Hour due a incident on the A19 on almost a Daily Basis on the X9/X10 or the Bus simply Breaking Down, but the Majority will still more than likely use the Service as it is Cheaper than the Train I would imagine.
How much time do you think would be added, no matter which it goes, there is always a chance of getting stuck in traffic and you make it sound like the X9/X10 is getting stuck in traffic on every run, which is not the case. And at what time of day is it getting caught in traffic, most like the AM and PM rush hour, nothing can be done about that.
I reckon by going through Washington and Houghton there will be a considerable increase because of speed limits though built up areas whereas on the A19 It stays at a steady pace.
What is the timing at the moment on them...about 80 minutes, I bet you would looking way north of 90 mins with your suggestion...
And yes, the bus is cheaper than the train, but for the sake of say 10 minutes, it may drive people onto the train, also would the people of Houghton or Hetton be bothered about a direct link to Middlesbrough
Still, interesting suggestion anyway pal