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Pop Pay As You Go generates two million Metro journeys
More than two million extra Metro journeys have been generated through Pop Pay As You Go (PAYG), which is available on smartcards and on Google Pay. The discounted single and day Metro fares offered through Pay As You Go is increasing in popularity – with over 100,000 customers signed up,…
The new sidings at Gosforth Depot
Sidings for new Metro trains are completed at the new £70m Gosforth Depot
The final stabling areas for all 46 new Metro trains are in the final stages of completion with all tracks successfully installed as part of the £70m rebuild of Gosforth Depot.  The old Metro depot buildings were demolished over the summer to make way for the new sidings, which will provide…
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New bus route launched by City Transport Group
A new bus route has been launched by independent bus company City Transport Group operating between Washington Galleries (Sainsburys) and Heworth Interchange via Concord which will operate Monday to Friday . The timetable can be found here https://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/bus/…
The new Class 555 Stadler Metro train
New Metro trains take the strain during traction power testing
The new Metro trains have proved that they can take strain on a series of traction power tests over the network’s curves and gradients.  Stadler’s Class 555 trains were put through this latest round of testing to evaluate their horsepower as part of the countdown to get the first new train…
A workman on Howdon viaduct
Howdon viaduct undergoes inspection ahead of Metro track renewal scheme
An historic railway bridge which carries thousands of Metro services has been undergoing specialist inspections to pave the way for a major track replacement scheme across its span.  We are putting together the modernisation plans for Howdon viaduct in North Tyneside.  Specially trained…
The bee friendly bus shelter on Stamfordham Road in Newcastle
New bee-friendly bus shelter is installed in Newcastle
Newcastle City Council, in partnership with Clear Channel UK, has placed the first ‘Living Roof’ bus shelter on Stamfordham Road, close to St James’ Retail Park. It is constructed from sustainable materials and the roof accommodates a mix of wildflowers and sedum plants, which are ideal food…
North Shields Ferry Landing Inspection
Divers carry out North Shield Ferry landing inspection
Nexus has undertaken a structural and condition survey of the North Shields ferry landing. This including checks on the pier, pontoon, linkspan bridge, restraining piles and all supports, including marine ancillaries. The consultants employed a team of divers to carry out a below water inspection…
The new Class 555 Metro train
New Metro trains undergo special crush load testing programme
A series of special tests have been taking place to ensure that the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains perform correctly at their full customer capacity.  The crush laden testing checks that the new trains work as they should do when the carriage is full. It has involved one of the new Stadler…
A photo of new Metro track being installed during the Metro Flow project
Metro Flow project wins another major railway industry award
Our Metro Flow project to upgrade the Tyne and Wear Metro route to South Shields has won another major rail industry award.  The £104m project has scooped outstanding engineering achievement at the Global Light Rail Awards in London.  It’s the second major award for Metro Flow in as many…
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