Guide to Metro
Metro is the easy, convenient, and good value way to get around Tyne and Wear, from the airport to suburbs, and from city centres to glorious coastlines.
Metro Updates
Metro
No reported Metro disruptions.
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. |
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 Wednesday 29, Thursday 30 and Friday 31 May to allow for resurfacing work. The bridge will reopen 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. Customers requiring step free access to and from platform 2 are advised to speak to a member of staff at the station. The ramp will reopen on Sunday morning. |
2nd June - No trains Benton to Meadow WellAll day on 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 1 at Benton will be used, 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 Brockley Whins/Hebburn 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 1030On Sunday 30 June, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement service will be running 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 1030On Sunday 7 July, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement service will be running 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 1030On Sunday 14 July, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement service will be running 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. |
