News

Ferry managers an crew with a flag to mark the Pride's 30th year
Iconic Shields Ferry celebrates 30 years of service on the Tyne
An iconic Shields Ferry is celebrating 30 years of service, having carried more than seven million customers since she was first launched.  The Pride of the Tyne has provided daily river crossings since 1993, connecting South Shields and North Shields. The Pride has given outstanding service…
Northern Pride Mascot, Alex, at Monument Metro station
Nexus makes Northern Pride accessible for all
We're making sure this year’s Northern Pride is more inclusive than ever before. The two day event – on Newcastle’s Town Moor over the weekend of July 22-23 – will welcome tens of thousands of people from across the North East and beyond. We're the official transport and accessibility partner for…
Graphic designer Tommy Anderson with the Nexus Shaun the Sheep Sculpture in Newcastle's Exhibition Park
Nexus unveils Shaun the Sheep sculpture on new local art trail
We are proud to be supporting a new public art trail which will see eye-catching sculptures of the popular Wallace and Gromit character Shaun the Sheep appearing on display for people to enjoy.  The Shaun on the Tyne trail, running in Newcastle and Gateshead, 19 July-27 September, sees 45…
Transport leaders from Transport North East and bus companies at Gateshead Bus Interchange
Transport leaders to invest £50.8m into the local bus network
The North East Joint Transport Committee (JTC) is to inject £50.8m into the region’s bus network. This will deliver substantially cheaper multi-modal and regional tickets for adults across Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland alongside major improvements to road and traffic management…
The last part of old Gosforth depot being pulled down
Final demolition work is completed at the former Gosforth Metro depot
Demolition work on the 100 year old buildings at Gosforth Metro depot has been successfully completed.  The last sections of the former maintenance sheds and the office block have been pulled down, paving the way for new sidings that will provide the storage space for the new Stadler Metro…
A Pop PAYG card
Nexus lowers the minimum top up on Pop Pay As You Go
Metro customers on Pop Pay As You Go (PAYG) now only need to make a £5 top up to start using the money saving product.  We've changed the terms for Pop PAYG - available as a smartcard and through Android’ Google Pay, lowering the minimum top up from £10 to £5. Customers who switch from buying…
Stadler and Nexus teams with the new train at South Hylton 3am Saturday 1 July 2023
New Metro train completes its first test run on the Sunderland line
The new Stadler Metro train has completed its first test run along the Sunderland line.   Nexus, the public body which owns and manages Metro, said the test had been successful and was part of the ongoing and detailed preparations to get the new fleet ready for customer service. The first test…
Nexus employees Star Awards 2023 winners
Recognising our employees efforts
We know our employees are exceptional every day, but it’s always good to celebrate them. In June we held our annual employee awards to recognise and reward those who have gone above and beyond. Well done to all our nominees and winners, who do amazing work every day right across the business. From…
A Metro train
Stadler statement on Metro fleet availability
A statement from Stadler on Metro fleet availability Paul Patrick, Managing Director at Stadler Rail Service UK said: “We are facing the ongoing challenge to keep the 43-year-old Metro fleet going while we transition to the new trains. “Despite our best efforts, the ageing fleet is becoming…
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.