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The panel room at the new Stadler Metro depot
New signalling technology to be installed at Gosforth Metro depot
A new signalling system is to be installed at the £70m Gosforth Metro depot as the state-of-the-art facility continues to get ready for the new train fleet.  Nexus, the public body which owns and manages Metro, said the work was vital for ahead of more new trains arriving, and the first one…
Publicity photo of TV fave Steph McGovern
Metro features in birthday surprise for TV star Steph McGovern
TV star Steph McGovern got a surprise birthday greeting from the Tyne and Wear Metro today, which was featured on her Channel 4 show.  The team at Steph’s Packed Lunch ran the surprise segment on Wednesday's programme to mark McGovern’s 41st birthday.  Taking inspiration from her recent…
The Young Producers art wirk on show at Gateshead Interchange
Young artists from Baltic showcase their work on Metro
A group of young artists from Baltic are showcasing work on the Tyne and Wear Metro thanks to a new collaboration. The Young Producers are a group of 14-19 year olds who meet every other week at Baltic to plan events, projects and commissions that platform the voices, ideas and concerns of young…
Artists, shopkeepers, Nexus, Arts Council England and Newcastle City Council with the Byker Metro station mural
New Metro station artwork celebrates Shields Road in Byker
The Tyne and Wear Metro is showcasing a new artwork celebrating the diversity and cultural heritage of Shields Road in Byker.  The large mural, which is on display at in the ticket concourse at Byker Metro station, provides a positive snapshot of everyday life in the local area.  Scores…
The Metro security team with Nexus MD Martin Kearney and PCC Kim McGuinness
Metro to get security teams on the majority of evening train services
Security will be deployed on the majority of trains on the Tyne and Wear Metro to provide customer reassurance in the evenings and tackle anti-social behaviour where it arises. It will take the security presence on the Metro network to its highest ever level, with security personnel on board almost…
Publicity photo of the escalators at Haymarket Metro station
Nexus invests £2m in lift and escalator renewal works on Metro
A major programme of lift and escalator renewal is taking place on the Tyne and Wear Metro. Nexus, the public body which owns and manages Metro, is investing £2m in the project, which is set for completion this summer.  The work will ensure that essential assets at stations across the network…
Cllr Martin Gannon from Ben Maxfield from NEBOA
Get round for a pound on the bus goes live for young people 21 and under
Young people who are 21 and under can now access single fare bus journeys for just £1.  Starting this week young people now have a more affordable way to travel across the region, including almost all bus services covering Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham. The new fares are also…
The new Stadler Metro at Four Lane Ends
New Stadler Metro train completes its first test run
The new Stadler Metro train has successfully completed its first test run on the network as part of the detailed preparations to get it ready for entering service at the end of the year.  We are pleased to say that the test went smoothly and that the new train had performed well.  The…
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