Jordan Adam
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I've been on the X38 a few times recently and been to Falkirk a number of times. From my own observations, I too would agree that an increase to a 20 minute frequency isn't really justified, especially when there are other services that could do with increases. Scotland East have limited resources to utilise and I just don't see the X38 being particularly high on the list of services to increase/grow when the existing service is more than adequate. In contrast whenever I've been on the X36 or X37 they've been very busy, so I can see why they intend to refurbish and allocate E400MMCs to those services.The loadings I see on the X38 into or out of Edinburgh City Centre would certainly not justify an every 20 minutes service. The average loading I’d say is probably around 10 passengers off peak, and around 20 in the peak. Once it leaves the the city centre or before it arrives into the city centre though I have absolutely no idea how busy it is. I assume it picks up some at Drum Brae and Maybury but elsewhere on that stretch? I have no idea.
If it’s struggling to fill an Enviro200 off peak the chances of getting a frequency increase are slim to none I’m afraid. McGill’s won’t look at the potential but rather where it’s at just now due to the tight resources.
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