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Stadler and Nexus staff at the old depot
It's the end of an era as the old Gosforth Metro depot closes
It was the end of an era for the Tyne and Wear Metro this week as the old depot at Gosforth closed its doors for the final time.  Stadler have transferred their maintenance teams across to the brand new £70m depot which has been built on the same site. The 100 year-old facility, home to Metro…
Metro's first busker since the pandemic - Lucie Thomson with her microphone singing for Metro customers at Central Metro station in Newcastle
Busking returns to Metro for the first time since the covid pandemic
Busking has returned to the Tyne and Wear Metro more than two years after it was banned due to Covid-19 restrictions.  Nexus, the public body which owns and manages Metro, said it is now safe for buskers to perform at its stations – and it was delighted to welcome them back after an enforced…
Nexus Pop Pay As You Go smartcard
Pop Pay As You Go – the most affordable Metro travel option in 2023
The best way to save on the cost of Metro travel next year is with a free Pop Pay As You Go smartcard or through Google Pay on Android smartphones.  That’s the simple message from Metro operator, Nexus, ahead of a new fare cap being introduced from January 2, which will cap single journeys at…
A bus in the centre of Newcastle
Millions encouraged to Get Around for £2 by bus
Passengers are being encouraged to Get Around for £2 by bus from January to March next year, with bus operators launching a campaign to promote the Government fare cap scheme. The scheme will help families, commuters and other passengers save money this winter, backed by £60 million of Government…
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