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Operation Coastwatch returns for the summer
A long-running scheme tackling anti-social behaviour along the North Tyneside coast has returned for the summer. Operation Coastwatch is a joint effort by Northumbria Police, North Tyneside Council and Metro operator Nexus, which aims to address concerns around anti-social behaviour on the beaches…
Singer Nick Dixon in his NUFC shirt and with guitar in hand at Monument Metro station in Newcastle
Sam Fender tribute act is set to wow concert goers on Metro
A former star of The Voice is to perform Sam Fender songs for thousands of Metro customers as they head to see the three-time Brit Award winner take to the stage.  Singer Nick Dixon will cover Fender’s most popular tracks at Monument Metro station as the fans travel into Newcastle to see the…
Ex-miner John Wood
Retired miner remembers his key role on Metro in the 1980s
A retired miner has told how his experience of working underground helped contribute to the success of the Tyne and Wear Metro when the system opened in the 1980s.  John Wood, 86, of Washington, who was a miner for 40 years, has fondly recalled how his work for Metro ensured that many miles of…
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Metro to Washington: Public engagement events are announced
Public engagement events are being held for people to find out more about the Metro to Washington project, following news that a new £1.85bn funding deal for transport in the region has been secured by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness. Nine public drop-in sessions will be taking place from mid-June…
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Key appointment for Metro to Washington project
Technical consultants have appointed to provide specialist design work for the Metro to Washington project.  Arup, a global consultancy which specialises in design, engineering and environmental services, will conduct a feasibility study along with survey and design work for the stations,…
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Nexus wins a health and safety award from RoSPA
We have won a prestigious award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), demonstrating our commitment to health and safety excellence.  As the public body which runs the Tyne and Wear Metro, we have won a RoSPA Gold Award for our dedication to keeping our customers and…
Ferry crew father and son team - Stephen Beck Senior and Stephen Beck Junior
Father and son team take the helm at the Shields Ferry
The Shields Ferry has its first ever father and son team on the crew.  The dynamic duo – Stephen Beck and his son Stephen Beck Jnr – are proudly working together on the cross-Tyne service, proving that the apple doesn’t fall very far from the tree.  Stephen Jnr has joined the Ferry as a…
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Community risk register boosts planning for major incidents
Communities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear will have access to plans to respond to flooding, wildfires and other major incidents thanks to a new Community Risk Register. The Northumbria Local Resilience Forum (LRF) is a partnership made up of blue light services, local authorities,…
Metro train crossing river Tyne
Essential renewal work on Metro - Sunday 18 May 2025
Vital works related to the overhead lines in the Metro tunnels under Newcastle city centre will be carried out on Sunday 18 May - a project that requires the closure of both Metro lines south of South Gosforth from 9pm. We need to replace a key section of overhead line equipment in the tunnel…
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