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Bus route changes in the Sunderland coalfield region
Bus passengers in Sunderland’s rural coalfields region will see two local routes altered from May 31, but this will not result in any loss of service. The 79 and the 79A, which connect Barnwell in Penshaw with Houghton-le-Spring and Hall Lane and Fence Houses, are to be withdrawn from Sunday May 31…
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Nexus invests in new tracks for QEII Metro bridge
Nexus, which owns, manages and is modernising the Tyne Wear Metro, is to carry out a multi-million pound project to replace the tracks on the QEII Metro bridge which spans the River Tyne. The work, which forms part of the £389m Metro all change modernisation programme, involves replacing two 400…
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New escalators for Heworth and Gateshead
Nexus has completed the modernisation of escalators at two of the busiest Metro stations south of the Tyne. A total of eight new escalators have been installed at Gateshead and Heworth Interchanges as part of the £389m Metro: all change modernisation programme. The new escalators replace original ‘…
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Nexus staff feature in 'Apprentice Greats'
A new book about local business leaders who began their careers as apprentices features three senior staff from Nexus. The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) unveiled its ‘Apprentice Greats’ book at a glittering launch event on Monday 9 March. The book, sponsored by Gateshead College and…
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Apprenticeship scheme attracts more women
Nexus, which owns and manages the Tyne and Wear Metro, has seen a higher number of women apply for its engineering apprenticeship scheme – with the recruitment process running until March 31. Hundreds have applied for the training so far, double the number of females compared to last year, with…
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Jarrow bus station refurbishment completed
Nexus has completed a project to refurbish Jarrow bus station. The £120,000 scheme includes improvements to passenger waiting areas, lighting and security. Nexus, which manages Jarrow bus station, has installed five new modern bus shelters to replace the two 20-year-old ‘tunnels’ that previously…
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Job seekers' travel scheme is hailed a success
A scheme which provides job seekers in Tyne and Wear with free journeys on public transport has been hailed a success in helping people to get back into work. The Job Seekers’ Travel Voucher Scheme provides bus and Metro journeys to get to and from job interviews and training courses. The £133,000…
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Nexus wins a national award for Taxicard service
Saving money while protecting a lifeline service for disabled people has won public body Nexus a national award for excellence in procurement. The Taxicard scheme is used by more than 3,000 members in Tyne and Wear who get discounted taxi travel to get to shops, leisure activities and health…
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Combined Authority wins benefits for local people from new rail franchises
The North East Combined Authority has welcomed ‘Invitations to Tender’ for the Northern and TransPennine Express rail franchises published today, promising a better deal for passengers, additional journeys across the region and new local accountability for how services are delivered. The neca has…
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Metro bosses welcome Chancellor’s support for new trains
Transport bosses in the North East have welcomed support from the Chancellor George Osborne as they develop plans for an essential new Metro train fleet. Mr Osborne, who was visiting the region today, said:  “We are inviting local authorities to present a business case for future investment in…
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