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Families to benefit from cheaper travel on the Tyne and Wear Metro as part of 2020 fares review

21 November 2019

Metro travel for families is to become cheaper in 2020. A new offer will allow up to three children aged 11 and under to travel for free on Metro at weekends when accompanied by a fare paying adult. Nexus, the public body which owns and manages the Tyne and Wear Metro, is introducing a new offer to…

Air quality consultation gets underway

8 March 2019

The local councils of Newcastle, North Tyneside and Gateshead have launched a consultation on proposals to tackle the problem of air pollution caused by road vehicles. This includes suggestions around charging both private cars and commercial vehicles. This is an important consultation that affects…

Nexus and Cross Country chiefs launch the new m ticket at Newcastle Airport Metro station

CrossCountry and Nexus launch M-Tickets to Newcastle Airport

23 May 2018

Two of the region’s biggest transport providers have joined forces to offer even easier access to the North East’s largest airport, Newcastle International. Working in conjunction with Nexus, CrossCountry’s portfolio of Mobile Tickets (m-Tickets), on Sunday (20 May), expanded to include through…

Nexus carries out its biggest ever transport survey

19 March 2018

Nexus, the public body which delivers public transport services, is to conduct its biggest ever survey to find out how people get around in Tyne and Wear. Nexus is contacting 200,000 households from today, Monday 19 March, with its big survey, which can be filled in online here. The feedback will…

North East leaders launch plan to transform the region

16 January 2018

Plans for future transport investment in the North East and the wider North of England have been outlined today at an event marking the publication of a thirty year plan to drive economic growth. Cllr Nick Forbes, Leader of Newcastle City Council and thematic lead for transport on the North East…

Making your web journey easier

26 July 2017

We’ve updated this website to make it easier for users to find what they’re looking for and to reflect the way you choose to connect with us today. More people want information on the go these days – connecting with nexus.org.uk from smart phones or tablets – so we’ve improved our website to make…

Public transport information for the Easter weekend

11 April 2017

Public transport information for the Easter weekend Metro: Metro services will be in operation across the Easter weekend. On Good Friday, 14 April, and Easter Monday, 17 April, Sunday timetables will be in place on the Metro system. Easter Saturday, 15 April, and Easter Sunday, 16 April, the usual…

£6m refurbishment of Metro's Newcastle Central Station completed

13 March 2017

The £6m revamp of Metro's Newcastle Central Station has been successfully completed, transforming a key regional gateway. The station, which is used by 5.3m people a year, has undergone a major redevelopment over the last 18 months, offering passengers a brighter, cleaner, and more modern Metro…

Travel information for the Great North Run 2016

22 August 2016

With road closures as well as limited parking, public transport is the best way to get to or from the Great North Run for both runners and spectators. There will be extra bus services, Metro trains and ferry trips throughout the day to help you get around as quickly and easily as possible. …

Bold ambitions for Metro and local rail services

19 July 2016

The North East Combined Authority has agreed a strategy for investment in Metro and local rail to improve passenger journey and kick start an expansion of high quality local rail for the region. The Metro and Local Rail Strategy identifies a network of disused or under-used rail routes across North…