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Operator of the year
DB Regio named 'Operator of the year'
DB Regio Tyne and Wear (DBTW) has been recognised for its excellence in the operation of Tyne and Wear Metro after winning the prestigious Operator of the Year accolade at the 2011 Light Rail Awards.  Since it won the concession in April 2010, DBTW has put efficiency standards in place that…
Partners with giant jigsaw of Sunderland Connect route
New greener bus on Sunderland's streets
Sunderland’s first greener hybrid-engine buses take to the city’s streets from Friday, 14th October on the new Sunderland Connect route 700. The Optare Solo SR hybrid vehicles will be launched at Park Lane Interchange by Councillor James Blackburn, Sunderland City Council Portfolio Holder for…
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Metro wins 'Top Gear' style challenge
 On the 10th October, the Metro went head-to-head with a specially branded Metro car, making the 12.1 mile journey from Monkseaton to Newcastle in just 35 minutes compared to 42 minutes for the car. Just a day later, the Metro triumphed again, completing the 9.4 mile journey from Fellgate to…
Launch of POP Card
Major award for innovation and ambition
The organisation that oversees transport provision in Tyne and Wear is celebrating after being named the best in the country.   The Tyne and Wear Integrated Transport Authority (ITA) was named ITA of the year at the 2011 National Transport Awards ceremony in London.   Competition judges…
Architect's image of new North Shields Station
Major building work at North Shields
Nexus, which owns, manages and is modernising Metro, is embarking on a key phase in the multi-million pound project to rebuild North Shields Metro station in North Tyneside. The steel structure for the new station building and new platform canopies will be put in place over the next three weekends…
Metrocar bearing new livery
New Metro train colours revealed
Nexus has unveiled the new livery for Metro trains as the first refurbished Metrocar returns to the region after a major refurbishment. Metrocar 4041, the first of 90 to be stripped down and refitted by a specialist engineering firm in Doncaster, has a sleek light metallic grey and black finish,…
My Metro challenge
My Metro Challenge: Car vs Metro
Who do you think will reach the city centre first - Metro or Car? Follow all the action on Facebook Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 October will see Tyne and Wear Metro race across North/ South Tyneside and into Newcastle/ Sunderland City Centre in a ‘Top Gear’ inspired challenge against a member of…
route 35 bus
Make a splash by bus in South Tyneside
Bus users in South Tyneside can swap their usual seats for a free swim in one of the borough’s pools thanks to a local travel partnership. Go North East passengers are being offered a free swim at either Temple Park Leisure Centre or Hebburn Swimming Pool between Monday 26 September and Monday 31…
Tynemouth station art
Kids' art on show at Tynemouth
Colourful new artworks designed with the help of local school children are brightening up Tynemouth station as a project to restore it continues. As part of the cultural and community engagement programme running alongside the restoration of Tynemouth Station, the artists Gaynor Devaney and Dave…
university students
Metro celebrates student fever
As thousands of new students arrive in the North East to attend Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland Universities, Metro is helping to raise awarness and encourage students to visit the vast attractions that our region has to offer.   Sharon Kelly, Customer Services Director at Metro,…
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