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A workman on Howdon viaduct
Howdon viaduct undergoes inspection ahead of Metro track renewal scheme
An historic railway bridge which carries thousands of Metro services has been undergoing specialist inspections to pave the way for a major track replacement scheme across its span.  We are putting together the modernisation plans for Howdon viaduct in North Tyneside.  Specially trained engineers…
A photo of new Metro track being installed during the Metro Flow project
Metro Flow project wins another major railway industry award
Our Metro Flow project to upgrade the Tyne and Wear Metro route to South Shields has won another major rail industry award.  The £104m project has scooped outstanding engineering achievement at the Global Light Rail Awards in London.  It’s the second major award for Metro Flow in as many months…
Whitley Bay Metro station canopy
Restoration work gets back underway on Whitley Bay Metro station
Work has resumed on a £5.3m project to restore the historic canopy at Whitley Bay Metro station in North Tyneside.  The Grade II listed structure, which dates back to the Edwardian era, is undergoing a major programme of restoration work which will see the glazing replaced and the steel work…
Cullercoats Metro station
Cullercoats Metro station to undergo £500,000 refurbishment scheme
A major project to refurbish Cullercoats Metro station in North Tyneside is set to start this week.  The main focus will be the restoration of the station’s Victorian-era footbridge. Its steel work will be strengthened and the outer wooden panels replaced to provide a fresher appearance and an…
Overhead line repairs
Metro major line closure: Benton to North Shields 31 July – 4 August
A busy section of Metro line in North Tyneside will close for five days to allow for a major programme of overhead line renewal work. We are carrying out the major line closure between Benton and North Shields, Monday 31 July to Friday 4 August.  The five-day closure will deliver new overhead line…
Generic photo of overhead line replacement work
Metro major line closure: Benton to North Shields 31 July – 4 August
A busy section of Metro line in North Tyneside is to close for five days to allow for a major programme of overhead line renewal work. We are carrying out the major line closure between Benton and North Shields, Monday 31 July to Friday 4 August.  The five-day closure will deliver new overhead line…
Left to right: Nexus MD Martin Kearney, Transport Minister Richard Holden and MD Transport North East Tobyn Hughes
Nexus and Stadler officially unveil the new Tyne and Wear Metro train
The Tyne and Wear Metro’s first train has been officially unveiled today at a celebration event hosted by Nexus and Stadler, marking the start of an exciting phase of the £362m programme.  Nexus said the event was an opportunity to thank many different people who have helped make the new fleet a…
Tyne and Wear Metro passengers with phone
Nexus announces plan to improve digital connectivity on Tyne and Wear Metro
Nexus today confirmed plans to improve digital connectivity on Tyne and Wear Metro, with the aim of creating a seamless 4G or 5G signal across the whole network. This follows research which shows that Metro customers want a better digital experience, from when they walk from the street onto a…
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