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Operation Coastwatch returns for the summer
A long-running scheme tackling anti-social behaviour along the North Tyneside coast has returned for the summer. Operation Coastwatch is a joint effort by Northumbria Police, North Tyneside Council and Metro operator Nexus, which aims to address concerns around anti-social behaviour on the beaches…
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Nexus wins a health and safety award from RoSPA
We have won a prestigious award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), demonstrating our commitment to health and safety excellence.  As the public body which runs the Tyne and Wear Metro, we have won a RoSPA Gold Award for our dedication to keeping our customers and…
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Community risk register boosts planning for major incidents
Communities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear will have access to plans to respond to flooding, wildfires and other major incidents thanks to a new Community Risk Register. The Northumbria Local Resilience Forum (LRF) is a partnership made up of blue light services, local authorities,…
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Essential renewal work on Metro - Sunday 18 May 2025
Vital works related to the overhead lines in the Metro tunnels under Newcastle city centre will be carried out on Sunday 18 May - a project that requires the closure of both Metro lines south of South Gosforth from 9pm. We need to replace a key section of overhead line equipment in the tunnel…
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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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