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A Metro train at Haymarket
Metro and Shields Ferry carry record numbers at the Great North Run
A record number of people travelled on the Tyne and Wear Metro at this year’s Great North Run, with over 100,000 customers using the network to get to and from the word famous half marathon.  We saw the highest ever footfall in the 39 years our transport system had supported the event.  And it was…
Great North Run logo
A message for the Great North Runners
Sunday was a very challenging day for everyone, with the extreme weather causing significant issues for both the road and rail network around South Shields. I’d like to thank the thousands of runners and their family and friends for their patience and understanding while they were trying to get…
Autism friendly award
Making public transport more autism friendly
We are delighted to have achieved the Autism Friendly Award from the National Autistic Society.   Training for frontline employees, detailed guides to support journeys, signage improvements and easily accessible online information are just some of the actions we have taken to become autism friendly…
Ferry managers an crew with a flag to mark the Pride's 30th year
Iconic Shields Ferry celebrates 30 years of service on the Tyne
An iconic Shields Ferry is celebrating 30 years of service, having carried more than seven million customers since she was first launched.  The Pride of the Tyne has provided daily river crossings since 1993, connecting South Shields and North Shields. The Pride has given outstanding service over…
Nexus employees Star Awards 2023 winners
Recognising our employees efforts
We know our employees are exceptional every day, but it’s always good to celebrate them. In June we held our annual employee awards to recognise and reward those who have gone above and beyond. Well done to all our nominees and winners, who do amazing work every day right across the business. From…
Nexus staff join with bus company staff, police and NHS to support Hate Crime Awareness
Nexus supports new hate crime awareness campaign
Being you is not a crime. Targeting you is. That is the clear message reverberating around our region after Northumbria Police joined forces with North East’s transport companies and the NHS. Hundreds of posters aimed at tackling hate crime are being displayed on buses, the Tyne and Wear Metro and…
Tyne and Wear Metro Sam Fender & P!nk Concerts
Martin Kearney: Sam Fender and P!nk Concerts - A Job Well Done
On Friday, 9 June, Saturday 10 June and Sunday, 11 June 2023 we had the task of supporting four concerts in just three days. Two concerts took place at the same time on Saturday evening, one in Newcastle and one in Sunderland. This was a unique challenge and something we have never had to manage…
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