Improvement Works - nine day Major Line Closure Saturday 24 August to Sunday 1 September 2024
During the line closure buses will replace Metro trains between St James and Wallsend in both directions. The closure is needed so we can refurbish bridge structures; the work will include grit blasting, repainting, steel work repairs, waterproofing, road resurfacing and tunnel work. While the section of line is closed, we’ll also be carrying out secondary works.
Trains will return to service between St James and Wallsend on Monday 2 September.
Replacement bus service 900
You'll still be able to make your journey as the replacement bus service number 900 will call at or close to all stations between St James and Wallsend.
Metro tickets and passes will be valid on the replacement bus or you can buy your ticket from the bus driver. If you have a smartcard remember to touch in and out at the start and end of your journey.
Journey times on the replacement bus will be longer than on Metro, and the buses may be affected by road congestion, but we’ll do all we can to keep to the planned bus timetable. Your journey will take longer especially if transferring between more than one mode of transport. Please check train and bus times before travelling
During the closure trains will be running frequently between:
- Wallsend and South Shields
- South Shields-Wallsend
- Airport-South Hylton
- South Hylton-Airport
See the latest service updates and track your train in Real Time by using the Pop app.
Residents near the line
Residents close to the Metro line or compound area may experience work near their home including night-time work and an increase in activity by our teams. We will keep noise levels to a minimum.
If you have any questions or concerns about the work taking place, or would like to sign up to receive free email updates on night-time work taking place, please email us at [email protected] or call us on 0191 20 20 747 (lines are open Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm).