(13 Apr 2015, 2:08 pm)MrFozz wrote What is bad about it mate? I am not from Washington, so I don't the pros and cons of the idea...
What would be the best way to take Metro to Washington...
1. Some kind of Street Running i.e. like Sheffield Trams and Manchester Metrolink
2. An extension of the present line from South Hylton to the Leamside Line, rejoining the Metro system at Pelaw Junction or
3. Fully re-opening The Leamside, with the line being shared at it's Northern End with Network Rail
The only benefit of re-opening The Leamside Line is for Freight to Nissan from the ECML, Otherwise I see it as a complete waste of Money as the Cost would be huge to extend to Washington, If plans were to go ahead what affect would that have on Local Bus Services in the Area, High Frequency Services such as the X1/2/2A and 4 would likely be reduced incurring a Loss of Service as more people would likely hop on the Metro as it is Quicker than the Bus, it would be an X3 Scenario waiting to happen - Bus vs Metro = Metro Wins, then as a Result what affect does that have on those who work at Go North Easts Washington Depot, On top of that Council Tax etc would rise to therefore cover the costs.