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Strategy sets its sights on upgrading ECML, the Leamside Line and Metro expansion

15 June 2022

The North East Joint Transport Committee has approved the first North East Rail and Metro Strategy – a new blue print which outlines regional plans to upgrade the East Coast Main Line (ECML), reopen the Leamside Line and extend the Tyne and Wear Metro. The strategy, which covers Tyne and Wear,…

Nexus sets out £4.3m rescue package to respond to bus cuts in Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside

13 June 2022

Nexus today set out a £4.3m rescue package to respond to cuts being made by commercial bus company Go North East to services it operates across Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside. The cuts to routes and services being made by Go North East in response to lower passenger numbers since the…

Extra Metro services for the Elton John concert at the Stadium of Light

13 June 2022

Extra Metro services will be running for the Elton John concert at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, 19 June. Metro operator, Nexus, is expecting a busy evening and is providing extra trains before and after the event. Customers are advised to leave plenty of time to get to Sunderland before…

Phase Two completed on £70m Metro depot rebuild

7 June 2022

The second phase of work on the new £70m Gosforth Metro depot has been successfully completed. Three more new sections of line have been installed on the site so that the new Metro trains can serve the state-of-the-art facility. The new depot will be home to the new Metro train fleet, which is set…

The Jubilee tree planting at Cullercoats Metro stations, June 2, 2022

Metro marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a commemorative tree planting ceremony

3 June 2022

A tree planting ceremony has taken place on the Tyne and Wear Metro to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Metro operator, Nexus, joined up with community volunteers to plant the beautiful plum tree at Cullercoats Metro station in North Tyneside, commemorating the Queen’s 70-year…

Extra patrols on public transport networks over the bank holiday weekend

1 June 2022

Extra patrols will be carried out in Newcastle and on transport networks over the bank holiday weekend to ensure communities celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee safely. Newcastle City Council, NE1, Northumbria Police and Nexus - who runs the Metro - are increasing patrols to make sure people…

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness

Have your say on making public transport safer for everyone

25 May 2022

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness is launching a new survey to understand how journeys on public transport can be made safer for everyone. In order to steer improvements across the region, the Commissioner is inviting those who use our buses, as well as those who for whatever…

Work starts to ramp up on £100m Metro Flow project in South Tyneside

23 May 2022

A £100m track dualling scheme that will increase service frequency, reduce journey times, and improve reliability on the Tyne and Wear Metro is starting to ramp up ahead of a planned major line closure later this year. The Metro Flow project will see an existing freight line upgraded and…

Historic Metrocar gets a Royal makeover for the Platinum Jubilee

20 May 2022

A Metrocar has received some special livery to commemorate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year. Metrocar 4020 was used by the Queen to travel on during her visit to officially open the Tyne and Wear Metro network in November 1981, and it is still in service today. Four of the official…

Little Inventors bring fun to Metro

18 May 2022

A seat just for dogs, a Metro carriage just for kids, an app for visitors and a ticket booth that gets people moving were the winning ideas in a competition ran by Tyne and Wear Metro for young inventors. Nexus, who operate Tyne and Wear Metro, worked with creative education organisation Little…