But yes, the loadings on Stockton/Durham's X1 are also concerning. Today's departure leaving Stockton at 10:50am arrived into Durham with standees (with a Pulsar allocated). I'm thankful I don't have to experience the peak time runs on weekdays...I've rode it in the middle of weekday afternoons and I've had to stand leaving Durham on a Pulsar.
Dare I say that the 0946 X2 from Durham yesterday morning had a good few passengers on, many got off at Framwellgate Moor (New College students) and then a good few got on in Low Fell.