Due to a failed train, there are delays of 15 mins or more on services on the Yellow Line from Haymarket towards South Shields. We are working to resolve the issue and will resume the timetable as soon as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.
Updated atWhitley Bay footbridge
The smaller footbridge within the station is out of use. Please use the larger footbridge at the station.
Restoration work will begin soon on the smaller footbridge. We will be restoring the steelwork and replacing a staircase, the handrails, deck area and cladding.
- University staircase work
University staircase closure
The staircases at University station are closed until further notice while maintenance work takes place. The station is open and access to the platforms is possible via the station ramps.
- No trains between North Shields and South Gosforth
No trains between North Shields and South Gosforth all day on Sunday 27 July 2025
On Sunday 27 July no trains will run between North Shields and South Gosforth in both directions, to allow for track maintenance work.
Trains will be running elsewhere to a revised train timetable.
Replacement bus service
A replacement bus service number 900 will be running in both directions between North Shields and Regent Centre (via South Gosforth). The bus service will run to a 15-20 minute frequency. Some late evening replacement buses will continue to other stations, please refer to the bus timetable for details.
Your journey will take longer so please leave extra time for travelling.
For the latest service updates check here or view the Pop App (available on Google Play and the App Store).
- Replacement bus stop locations (1.95 MB)
- Replacement bus timetable (883.2 KB)
- Friday 8 August Major Line Closure
Five day Major Line Closure Monday 4 to Friday 8 August 2025
No trains between South Shields and Hebburn
No trains will run between South Shields and Hebburn in both directions for five days from Monday 4 August. Train services between South Shields and Hebburn will resume on Saturday 9 August. The closure is needed so we can carry out overhead power line renewal work.
Trains running will operate to a revised train timetable. At Hebburn, trains will arrive and depart from platform 1.
Some early morning trains between Hebburn and Pelaw will not operate, the replacement bus service will be extended to run from and to Heworth until about 6.10am to replace these early morning trains.
Replacement bus services
A replacement bus service, number 900 will be running between South Shields and Hebburn in both directions. The bus route will extend to Heworth until about 6.10am. Your journey will take longer if using the replacement bus, so please leave extra time for travel.
For the latest service updates check here or view the Pop App (available on Google Play and the App Store).
- Replacement bus stop locations (1.58 MB)
| Details | Effective from | Effective to |
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Revised Metro timetable Sunday 27 July 2025 | ||
Revised Metro timetable Monday 4 - Friday 8 August 2025 |
To ensure our train service continues to run we need to carry out regular maintenance and improvement works on and around our tracks. Some work can be done during the day, but often work can only be completed safely when the train service is not running. This means we work overnight and during planned line closures.
The type of work taking place includes inspections, patrolling the tracks, lineside management, maintenance and renewal work and cleaning. Sometimes the work generates noise which residents or businesses near to the Metro line may be able to hear.
To find out if we are working overnight near to you, click here.