Bikes are a great way to get around – either from your doorstep to destination or by combining cycling with using public transport.
We’re working with partners in the North East Combined Authority area to improve routes and signage to and from major interchanges and other destinations.
All bikes can be carried on the Shields Ferry and local train services (maximum numbers apply).
Folding bikes can be carried on the Tyne and Wear Metro at any time.
Non-folding bikes can now also be taken on Metro stations and trains between Callerton Parkway-Jesmond, Manors-Jesmond (via Whitley Bay), Gateshead Stadium-South Shields/South Hylton during Monday to Friday 10.00am-3.00pm, Monday to Friday 7.00pm until end of service and all day at weekends. Find out more about taking your non-folding bike on Metro here.
For safety reasons, dismount your bike on approaching the Metro station. Never ride your bike in stations or on platforms.
All Metro stations now have cycle storage at them or (in city centres and at Airport) somewhere close by - often these are new secure ‘Streetpods’ with covered protection for front wheels.