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On track to recruit new apprentices
We are recruiting eight new apprentices this year, and everyone interested is invited to a recruitment event to find out more. Apprentice roles include project management, signalling, customer service, finance and engineering. A recruitment open evening is taking place on Wednesday 12 February at…
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Region’s bus fares to be capped at £2.50 from January
Adult bus fares in the region have been capped at a maximum of £2.50 - saving customers at least 50p every journey from January compared to the Government's £3 limit announced in the budget. As a result of the decision, adult single bus fares in the North East are expected to range from £1.90 to £2…
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Airport night bus extended to 2026 following successful trial
A night bus that runs to Newcastle International Airport has been extended through to March 2026 following a successful trial.  The 787 service operates between Newcastle city centre, the west end of the city and the Airport, every day between the hours of 2.50am and 5.20am. The route was…
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S1 bus service to provide a new link to South Shields’ seafront
A new bus service will provide an entirely new link between South Shields and the town’s iconic Littlehaven Beach.  The S1, which will operate from South Shields Transport Interchange for a trial period, will offer a new connection to local services and the popular seafront. It will start…
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Kids Go Free offer returns to the bus network this October Half Term
North East families are in for a treat this Halloween, as the Kids Go Free offer extends to the bus network this October Half Term. The popular offer which makes travel more affordable for families is running once again from 26 October until 3 November, after North East Mayor Kim McGuinness brought…
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Public transport has a record-breaking day at the Great North Run
A record number of people used public transport at this year’s Great North Run, with local services clocking up 146,000 customer journeys – a rise of almost 20% in two years.  This new record figures for Metro, bus and the Shields Ferry shows the success of the partnership between Nexus and…
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Defibrillator installed at South Shields Transport Interchange
A life-saving defibrillator has been installed at South Shields Transport Interchange.  The device, known as a defib, has been mounted in the Metro concourse in a special protective case and is registered on the National Defibrillator Network.  We've invested in the new defibrillator for…
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Great North Run Rover wristbands now on general sale
Great North Run wristbands which serve as travel passes are expected to be snapped up in record numbers this year, as they go on general sale today. The £6 Great North Run Rover wristband gives unlimited travel on Metro, buses and the Shields Ferry around the event. It was available for the first…
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Summer holidays – railway safety warning reminder
During the school summer holidays, rail operators, including Nexus, are reminding parents and children of the dangers of trespassing on the railway, following the release of the latest figures which highlight an increase in the number of trespass incidents. The summer holiday period is…
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Bus franchising takes another step forward
Plans to bring the local bus network back under public control have taken another step forward today.  North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has announced that options for bus reform will be discussed at Cabinet in July. A report will recommend that the Mayor and Cabinet progress with the next step…
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