We propose to ban the use of all vapes and electronic cigarettes on Metro services and Metro stations, in the same way that cigarettes already are.
In order for us to create a new Metro Byelaw to prohibit vaping, and as required by the Department for Transport, a 28-day consultation period is underway.
Anyone interested in making representations about the proposed change can find information how to do so by clicking here or by viewing the Notice below.
If the proposal is approved, it will allow us to prosecute those caught vaping on Metro trains and on Metro stations. Anyone caught will face a fine of up to £1,000.
The consultation runs until 24 March 2025.
NOTICE OF NEXUS INTENTION TO MAKE NEW BYELAWS
Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 58 of the Tyneside Metropolitan Railway Act 1973 and section 67 of the Transport Act 1962, that NEXUS, operator of the Tyne and Wear Metro, proposes to vary the Metro Byelaws (confirmed by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions on 19 December 2000), and intends to apply to the Secretary of State for Transport for confirmation of the variation once consultation upon it has been carried out as provided for in this notice.
The purpose of this proposal is to allow NEXUS to prohibit the use of vapes (or other electronic cigarettes) on Metro services and at Metro stations it operates.
A copy of the proposed variation in respect of which the application for confirmation is to be made can be inspected, and copies obtained free of charge, for a period of 28 days starting from the date of this notice at: NEXUS HOUSE St James’ Boulevard NE1 4AX between the hours of 10:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday. Or alternatively the byelaws can be viewed on the NEXUS website – https://www.nexus.org.uk.
During the 28 day period following the day on which this notice is published, any person affected by the proposed new byelaws may make representations about them to the Secretary of State for Transport by writing to Andrew Johnson, [Nexus Byelaws], Department for Transport, Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 4DR or by e-mail to [email protected].
The deadline for submission of representations is: 24 March 2025
Dated: 14 February 2025