Major Line Closure for the new South Shields interchange
There are no trains running between Chichester and South Shields in either direction until Sunday 4 November. This is to allow for work on the new South Shields interchange.
Getting to and from South Shields town centre will still be easy as a replacement bus service, number 900, is running between Chichester and South Shields. Replacement bus stop location maps and timetables are available at nexus.org.uk/metro
Your journey will take longer, so leave extra time for travel if possible. For help planning your journey use the Live Travel Map at nexus.org.uk
Updated at 22:30, Tuesday, 9 October 2018- Palmersville temporary pathway closure
From Monday 1 October for about four weeks the pathway between Palmersville station and Miller Close will be closed to allow for resurfacing work. Anyone requiring step free access to/from Miller Close to/from the station are advised to use Great Lime Road. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
- Major Line Closure Chichester - South Shields
From Monday 1 October to Saturday 3 November, no trains will run between Chichester and South Shields. This is to allow for track and signal upgrades for the new South Shields interchange.
Getting to and from South Shields town centre will still be easy as a frequent replacement bus will run between the two stations. Tickets and passes will be valid on the bus and the driver will also sell tickets. Your journey will take longer so please leave additional time for your journey.
For help planning your journey call 0191 20 20 747 or use the Live Travel Map.
- No trains between Chichester and South Shields
- Replacement bus stop locations
- Replacement bus timetable Monday - Friday
- Replacement bus timetable Saturday
- Replacement bus timetable Sunday
- Major Line Closure flyer
- No trains Pelaw - South Hylton
On Sunday 4 November no trains will run between Pelaw and South Hylton until about 11.30am (depending on location), this is to allow for Network Rail work. A replacement bus number 901 will be running between Heworth and South Hylton in both directions. Metro tickets and passes will be accepted on the replacement bus and tickets can be purchased from the driver. Your journey will take longer so please leave extra time for travel. The first train to leave Pelaw towards South Hylton after the work will be 11.28am and the first train from South Hylton towards Pelaw 12.07pm. For help planning your journey call 0191 20 20 747 (open Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm) or use the Live Travel Map.
- Chichester platform 2 closure
Chichester platform 2 will be closed from 4 November until about August 2019, due to signalling constraints in place while building work on the new South Shields interchange takes place. During the closure, if you’d like to travel from Chichester towards Pelaw, board a train from platform 1, travel to South Shields and remain on the train. Anyone wishing to leave the train at Chichester after travelling from South Shields should stay on the train to Tyne Dock, change platforms and return to Chichester platform 1. For help planning your journey call 0191 20 20 747 (lines open Monday to Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm)
- No trains St James - Tynemouth
All day on Saturday 17 November and on Sunday 18 November until about 6.30pm (time varies on location), no trains will run between St James and Tynemouth to allow for overhead power line renewal work. During the work a replacement bus number 900 will be calling at or close to all station between St James and Tynemouth. Replacement bus stop locations are listed below. Replacement bus timetables will be posted soon. Your journey will take longer so please leave extra time for travel. For help planning your journey call 0191 20 20 747 (open Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm) or use the Live Travel Map.
No timetable changes