Service status
There are currently minor delays of approx. 5-10 minutes systemwide to some services.
When we are running a good service the status will show as ‘No Metro disruptions’. Any delays (less than 15 minutes) to service will be announced via the station PA system and passenger information boards. If delays occur resulting in trains running more than 15 minutes later than advertised the status will be updated by an automatic travel alert system.
17 July 2017 - Brockley Whins Network Rail work
Network Rail are carrying out work on the railway embankment at Brockley Whins. During the work Brockley Whins station will remain open as usual and pedestrian step free access will be possible. There will be access for road vehicles via a temporary traffic control system, please follow the instructions on the road signs. Work will be complete by mid November.
29 October 2017 - No trains between Byker and Tynemouth
In either direction on Sunday 29 October until about 12.30pm, to allow for the renewal of overhead power lines. A replacement bus service, number 900 will be calling at or close to all stations in the affected area. Metro tickets and passes will be valid on the bus service and the driver will sell tickets. Your journey will take longer so please leave extra travelling time. For help planning your journey call 0191 20 20 747 (open 8.00am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday) or use the Live Travel Map.
5 November 2017 - No trains between Pelaw and South Hylton
In either direction on Sunday 5 November until about 12.15pm (timing depends on location), to allow for Network Rail maintenance work. A replacement bus service, number 901 will be calling at or close to all stations between Heworth and South Hylton. Metro tickets and passes will be valid on the bus service and the driver will sell tickets. Your journey will take longer so please leave extra travelling time. For help planning your journey call 0191 20 20 747 (open 8.00am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday) or use the Live Travel Map.
6 November 2017 - St Peter's platform 2 lift refurbishment
The lift on platform 2 will be out of use from Monday 6 November until 5.00pm on Friday 17 November, to allow for refurbishment work.
If you require step free access and want to travel from St Peter's platform 2 (towards Newcastle), board a train from platform 1 to Sunderland change platform and continue your journey. If you wish to leave the train at St Peter's platform 2, remain on the train until Seaburn, change platform and return to St Peter's platform 1.
Your journey will take longer so please allow extra travel time. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
19 November 2017 - No trains between Byker and Tynemouth
In either direction on Sunday 19 November until about 12.30pm, to allow for the renewal of overhead power lines. A replacement bus service, number 900 will be calling at or close to all stations in the affected area. Metro tickets and passes will be valid on the bus service and the driver will sell tickets. Your journey will take longer so please leave extra travelling time. For help planning your journey call 0191 20 20 747 (open 8.00am - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday) or use the Live Travel Map.
No timetable changes