There used to be an X8 back in 2008 I think it was but was withdrawn, basically it was the current 8 route but instead of serving Glebe - Fatfield - Harraton and Rickleton, it went through Lambton Instead.
Which even in that form was faster then current form by around 10 Minutes maybe 15 Max.
The old X8 took between 50 and 60 to go from Stanley to Sunderland
The current 8 takes 67 Minutes to go from Stanley to Sunderland
The current 78 takes 107 Minutes to go from Consett to Sunderland
So either way my X8 idea is going to be quicker than both combined, even if it was just once an Hour, plus it opens a new link between Waterview Park/Washington and Consett.
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