News

ballast trains
The inside track on Metro modernisation video
Find out more about the progress with the 23-day Metro line closure in this latest video clip which was shot at the Chillingham Road work site on 16 March. The video shows the loading of the ballast which is needed for the replacement of the Metro rails between Byker and Tynemouth. Projects are on…
Older couple on shields ferry
Metro Gold Card holders advised they can now use them on the Shields Ferry
Metro Gold Card holders can now use the pass to get unlimited free travel on board the cross-Tyne Shields Ferry service. The Gold Card scheme, which already offers pensioners and disabled people unlimited travel on Metro for just over £2 a month, was extended to cover the Shields Ferry from…
line of buses
Bus fleet arrives for Major Line Closure
A fleet of more than 20 modern low-floor buses will be running when the Metro line is closed between Byker and Tynemouth.   The buses, a fleet of red double-deckers which have been brought up from London specially, will be running frequent services between Byker and Tynemouth, from normal…
Architect impression of Chillingham Road Metro Station
Nexus reveals plans for the modernisation of Chillingham Road Metro Station
NEXUS REVEALS PLANS FOR THE MODERNISATION OF CHILLINGHAM ROAD METRO STATION Nexus has today revealed plans for the modernisation of Chillingham Road Metro station, giving an insight into what the redeveloped station will look like. Refurbishment of the station will start on Saturday, 12 March 2011…
Engineering works
Nexus starts biggest engineering project on Metro since the system was built
Nexus, which owns, manages and is modernising Metro, is kicking off the biggest single engineering project on Metro since the iconic light rail system was built more than 30 years ago. Nexus is carrying out the comprehensive modernisation of the line between Byker and Tynemouth as part of the £385m…
Old North Shields BR Station
Oldest commuter railway in the world
The Metro line between Chillingham Road and North Shields can claim to be the oldest dedicated commuter railway anywhere in the world. It was first opened to trains in June 1839 – 172 years ago – by the Newcastle and North Shields Railway Company, creating a route from the growing coastal towns…
Rebecca Ditchburn talks to Whitehouse Primary School
Getting the safety message across to schools
Pupils at 18 schools near Metro are getting special lessons on safety ahead of the Major Line Closure between Byker and Tynemouth. Nexus, which owns and manages Metro, is targeting the schools in Newcastle and North Tyneside with the message: ‘stay off the tracks to stay safe’. Rebecca Ditchburn,…
CCTV camera at station
High security for Metro sites
A ring of security patrols, mobile CCTV and police operations will protect Metro during the Major Line Closure. The measures will keep the 11km of track between Byker and Tynemouth secure from trespassers and cable thieves. Ken Mackay, Nexus Director of Rail and Infrastructure explained: “The…
new bridge at Benton
Nexus installs new footbridge at Benton
Nexus, which owns, manages and is modernising Metro, installed the new footbridge at Benton Metro station in the early hours of Thursday, 3 March. Work will now take place over the coming weeks to install cabling, lighting and build a second lift tower before the bridge can be opened at the…
Contact us Careers Tender opportunities
Privacy notice Website policies Tickets and products terms of use Data Protection Freedom of Information National Fraud Initiative
© 2026 Nexus Tyne and Wear - Public Transport and Local Information.