Metro Stations

The 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.

On 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.

The 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.

The 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.

All day on Sunday 2 June, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement will be running. 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.