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Sir Mo Farah sets his footprints at South Shields Interchange
Sir Mo Farah is honoured with footprint ceremony on Metro
Nexus has immortalised Sir Mo Farah at South Shields Interchange with a coveted footprint ceremony to honour his achievements in the Great North Run. The four-time Olympic champion, a winner of six Great North Runs, attended the special ceremony earlier today, Friday 8 September, to place the…
The Mo Farah Metro cube at Heworth Interchange
Metro cube gets a Mo Farah makeover to celebrate his final Great North Run
An iconic Metro station cube has had a Mo Farah makeover – showcasing his world famous Mobot celebration to mark his final competitive appearance at the Great North Run.  The new look ‘MetMo’ cube at Heworth Interchange in Gateshead, next to the Felling bypass, will be seen by thousands of…
The new North Shields Transport hub
New £12m transport hub opens in North Shields town centre
A modern new transport hub has been opened in North Shields. The £12m hub is a major part of North Tyneside Council’s ambitious plan to improve North Shields, transforming the town into an attractive, family-friendly destination, with a vibrant, high-quality town centre. The new Transport…
Generic image of Metro Great North Run wristbands
Record sales for Metro’s Great North Run Day Rover wristbands
Special wristbands that double as Metro, bus and Shields Ferry tickets for people doing the Great North Run have seen record sales this year and are now completely sold out. A record 10,000 wristbands had been sold online through the website nexus.org.uk – the most since the special runner-friendly…
Representatives from Nexus, Sunderland Uni and Sunderland Council with the new Sunderland Connect bus
Flagship Sunderland bus link gets a makeover
A flagship Sunderland bus link is being expanded and getting a smart new look as the city prepares to welcome the students back.  Improvements are being made to the route and timetable of the Sunderland Connect service by providing two modern double-deck buses, which offer free Wi-Fi, ‘next…
New North Shields Transport hub
North Shields Transport Hub: What you need to know
North Shields’ new Transport Hub opens on Sunday, 3 September – the same day that many bus routes in North Tyneside are changing. From Sunday bus routes 1, 11, 19, 57A, 307, 317 will call at the Transport Hub, making travel to and from the town centre simple and more comfortable.   New routes…
Metro marathon runner Ben Cook
Ben celebrates running the length of the Tyne and Wear Metro
Marathon runner Ben Cook is celebrating after he ran the entire length of the Tyne and Wear Metro to raise cash for charity. Ben completed the 63 mile run in an aggregate time of 11 hours and 30 mins over consecutive days on the August Bank Holiday weekend, tracking the Metro route on nearby roads…
Cullercoats Metro station
Cullercoats Metro station to undergo £500,000 refurbishment scheme
A major project to refurbish Cullercoats Metro station in North Tyneside is set to start this week.  The main focus will be the restoration of the station’s Victorian-era footbridge. Its steel work will be strengthened and the outer wooden panels replaced to provide a fresher appearance and an…
Metro ultra marathon runner Ben Cook with Metro Customer Service Managers Louise Smith and Val Dejong
Marathon man to take on 63 mile Metro running challenge
An ultra marathon runner is taking on the unique challenge of running the length of the Tyne and Wear Metro network over two consecutive days to raise money for charity. Ben Cook will undertake the 63-mile run over the August Bank Holiday weekend, charting the same route as the iconic Metro map. He…
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