If they do give 161 only, then that defeats the whole purpose of
testing crunch-loading in a start-stop situation.. 161 has
full-load, but it's just getting them on expressway mainly for like
you said, long-distance travelling. Doesn't really test the
crunch-loading that I think SBST is trying to look at.
151 experiences a greater (ie. higher demand) start-stop
crunch-loading situation during Peak + when it coincides with the
class dismissal timings of NP & SIM students also..
So depends on what time / slot they decide to run it under from now
on..
Why would such a test even be necessary? There's already 5835M
on 76 to do the job for that.
Anyway objectively speaking, the lower deck seating layout on
the A95 is much better for long haul routes. Not sure why SBST want
to use such packed lower decks for short haul.