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Nexus invests £1.1m in a more reliable Metro service in South Tyneside
Nexus, which owns, manages and is modernising the Tyne and Wear Metro, is investing £1.1m to strengthen and protect three Metro bridges in South Tyneside. The project will see new crash barriers installed to prevent structural damage if any of the bridges are hit by a car or a lorry. This will help…
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Shields Ferry undergoes an engine refit
An iconic cross-Tyne passenger ferry has undergone a £250,000 engine refit, extending the vessel’s service life on the river. Pride of the Tyne has had her engines overhauled in a programme of works which has also included improvements to on-board passenger facilities. It is the biggest refit since…
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Plans for a new transport hub in South Shields unveiled
Exciting plans have been unveiled for the development of a vibrant new transport interchange in South Shields as part of the £100m town centre regeneration scheme. The new-look transport interchange will be built in the heart of South Shields and will include a combined new Metro and bus station to…
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Nexus to invest £40m in Metro modernisation over the next 12 months
Nexus, which owns, manages and is modernising the Tyne and Wear Metro, is to invest £40m in modernisation work over the next 12 months. The work will focus on Metro track replacement, station refurbishment and essential new technology. The modernisation will include: • The completed…
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Mexican artwork finds a home on Metro
A splash of Mexican colour and culture has arrived in North Tyneside following the creation of a new artwork at North Shields Metro station, thanks to the region’s most vibrant festival. As part of ¡Vamos! 2015, ‘El Patio de mi casa’ – which translates as ‘My House’s Backyard’ - was created at…
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Metro passenger numbers grow fastest outside London
The Tyne and Wear Metro has the fastest growing passenger numbers in the country outside of London. A Government report into the performance of England’s light rail and tram systems shows that Metro patronage rose the fastest in the year to the end of March 2015. The data, released by the…
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Metro trains celebrate 40 years of service
The first ever trains to enter service on the Tyne and Wear Metro have celebrated their 40th anniversary with a special commemorative journey for passengers and former staff. The two original Metro prototypes, Metrocars 4001 and 4002, were recognised for their outstanding service over the last four…
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A new line up for river trips on the Shields Ferry
Shields Ferry river cruises are back for summer, with an exciting new line up of live music and entertainment added to this year’s bill. Nexus, which owns and operates the cross-Tyne Shields Ferry service, is offering passengers a new range of evening cruises, featuring eight different live…
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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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Zonal MetroSaver now available from ticket machines
Nexus, which owns and manages the Tyne and Wear Metro, has made its zonal annual season tickets available at the touch of a button from Metro ticket machines. The zonal MetroSaver, which was introduced on January 2 and had previously been available over the counter from Nexus travel shops, is now…
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