Metro Updates
20th May - Benton staircase closureThe staircases of the footbridge will be closed for five days starting Monday 20 May, to allow for maintenance. During the closure the station lifts and the footbridge landing will remain open. We're sorry for any inconvenience. |
24th May - Howdon subway closedUntil further notice due to flooding. We're sorry for any inconvenience. |
26th May - No trains Gateshead Stadium to Hebburn/Brockley Whins until 1230On Sunday 26 May, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement service will be running Gateshead to Hebburn and Gateshead to Brockley Whins. Trains may not run to the usual timetable. Please allow extra time for your journey. |
29th May - West Jesmond footbridge early evening closureThe footbridge will close at 8pm on 29, 30 and 31 May to allow for resurfacing work (reopening each morning). Customers who require step free access between platforms are advised to travel to either Jesmond or South Gosforth, change platforms and return to West Jesmond/continue their journey. |
1st June - West Jesmond early evening platform 2 ramp closureThe ramp from street level to platform 2 will be closed at 8pm on Saturday 1 June to allow for resurfacing work (reopening the following morning). Customers requiring step free access to and from platform 2 are advised to speak to a member of staff at the station. |
2nd June - No trains Benton to Meadow WellAll day Sunday 2 June, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement will be running between Meadow Well and Four Lane Ends. During the work only platform 1at Benton will be in use, both platforms at Meadow Well will be used. Trains may not run to the usual timetable. Please leave extra time for your journey. |
9th June - No trains Gateshead Stadium to Hebburn/Brockley Whins until 1230On Sunday 9 June, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement service will be running Gateshead to Hebburn and Gateshead to Brockley Whins. Trains may not run to the usual timetable. Please allow extra time for your journey. |
16th June - No trains Airport to Kingston Park until 1230On Sunday 16 June, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement service will be running in the affected area. Your journey will take longer so please leave extra time for travel. We're sorry for any inconvenience. |
30th June - No trains Gateshead Stadium to Hebburn/Brockley Whins until 1030Sunday 30 June, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement service will run Gateshead to Hebburn and Gateshead to Brockley Whins. Please leave extra time for travel as trains may not run to the usual timetable and your journey may take longer. |
7th July - No trains Gateshead Stadium to Hebburn/Brockley Whins until 1030Sunday 7 July, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement service will run Gateshead to Hebburn and Gateshead to Brockley Whins. Please leave extra time for travel as trains may not run to the usual timetable and your journey may take longer. |
14th July - No trains Gateshead Stadium to Hebburn/Brockley Whins until 1030Sunday 14 July, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement service will run Gateshead to Hebburn and Gateshead to Brockley Whins. Please leave extra time for travel as trains may not run to the usual timetable and your journey may take longer. |
4th August - 27 Day Major Line Closure Haymarket to Airport and Four Lane EndsSunday 4 August to Friday 30 August. During the line closure no trains will run between Haymarket, Airport and Four Lane Ends. Frequent bus replacement services will be running. More information will be posted soon. |
