Some of the comments on the Facebook page are hilarious - the X1 have had this announcement system for quite some time now, but not as annoying as "WAKEY WAKEY!" every so often.

"What's the chances of losing the droning DJs from the 21? It WAS eventually quite a nice bus trip when the hybrids came into force, but now you get them two chattering on in your ear "We're now approaching Low Fell" (as we head into Birtley!) "If you want to get off, ring the bell" Really?!??! I thought the bell was to summon the stewardess for more hot towels..... Get rid please!"
Ha, I loved this one the most - priceless!

Must be equally as annoying for the drivers too though.


I'll drift away from that topic and onto another - 6044 was on the X66 yet again today. Got a few pictures. It wasn't running to timetable or anything, and wasn't letting passengers board at the Metrocentre - only at Gateshead... Thought it was rather strange! I'll edit this post later and add the link to the photos.