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Milestone reached in creation of North Shields' new transport hub
The creation of a modern and convenient transport hub in North Shields has taken a major step forward. Set to bring public transport together into one central place and attract more people to the town centre, North Tyneside Council’s proposed transport hub will be located on the site of the former…
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Metro customers should keep wearing face coverings when travelling
Metro customers should continue to wear face coverings when travelling on the system, unless they are exempt. While the mandatory requirement to wear face coverings ended from today, Thursday 27 January, the Government’s updated advice advises people to continue wearing masks in busy spaces,…
Artists impression of the proposed new transport hub in North Shields
Plans are submitted for new transport hub in North Shields
Ambitious plans for a new transport hub with town square in North Shields and walkway linking the town centre to the Fish Quay have been submitted. The proposals are part of North Tyneside Council’s Ambition for North Shields and the Fish Quay Masterplan, aimed at breathing new life into the town…
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New app to make public transport safer goes live across Northumbria
Safer Transport Northumbria – that’s the name of the app that transport users across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear are being urged to download as part of a regional effort to help make our transport links the safest in the country. Launched by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim…
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Extra staff promote the wearing of face coverings on Metro
The Tyne and Wear Metro will have extra teams on the network today to engage with customers about the need to wear face coverings when making a journey. Nexus employees will be out in force today, Thursday 9 December, to remind and encourage customers to wear a mask when travelling unless exempt,…
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Covid-19: Face coverings mandatory on public transport
Face coverings are compulsory on public transport from Tuesday Nov 30.  The Government has confirmed some new, precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant in the UK.   As well as on public transport, face coverings will be compulsory in shops and other…
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Former Nexus travel shop showcases stunning display of poppies
A stunning field of poppies has been unveiled at the former Nexus travel shop at Gateshead Interchange to mark the centenary of the Royal British Legion’s annual appeal.  The bus operator, Go North East, created the poignant display using knitted and homemade poppies, many of which had…
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Transport leaders approve region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan
Transport leaders have today (Tuesday 26 October) approved the region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) at a meeting of the North East Joint Transport Committee.     The BSIP is new £804 million bid to Government which transport leaders are confident would dramatically transform bus…
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