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New bus route launched by City Transport Group
A new bus route has been launched by independent bus company City Transport Group operating between Washington Galleries (Sainsburys) and Heworth Interchange via Concord which will operate Monday to Friday . The timetable can be found here https://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/bus/…
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New Metro trains take the strain during traction power testing
The new Metro trains have proved that they can take strain on a series of traction power tests over the network’s curves and gradients.  Stadler’s Class 555 trains were put through this latest round of testing to evaluate their horsepower as part of the countdown to get the first new train ready…
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Howdon viaduct undergoes inspection ahead of Metro track renewal scheme
An historic railway bridge which carries thousands of Metro services has been undergoing specialist inspections to pave the way for a major track replacement scheme across its span.  We are putting together the modernisation plans for Howdon viaduct in North Tyneside.  Specially trained engineers…
The bee friendly bus shelter on Stamfordham Road in Newcastle
New bee-friendly bus shelter is installed in Newcastle
Newcastle City Council, in partnership with Clear Channel UK, has placed the first ‘Living Roof’ bus shelter on Stamfordham Road, close to St James’ Retail Park. It is constructed from sustainable materials and the roof accommodates a mix of wildflowers and sedum plants, which are ideal food…
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New Metro trains undergo special crush load testing programme
A series of special tests have been taking place to ensure that the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains perform correctly at their full customer capacity.  The crush laden testing checks that the new trains work as they should do when the carriage is full. It has involved one of the new Stadler trains…
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Metro Flow project wins another major railway industry award
Our Metro Flow project to upgrade the Tyne and Wear Metro route to South Shields has won another major rail industry award.  The £104m project has scooped outstanding engineering achievement at the Global Light Rail Awards in London.  It’s the second major award for Metro Flow in as many months…
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Pop Blue smartcards generate over two million extra journeys on Metro
Young people have made more than 2.3 million Metro journeys with a smartcard that gives them travel for just £1. Pop Blue’s value for money, ease of use and flexibility is stimulating more journeys on the network.  We introduced Pop Blue in 2018 to make Metro travel more affordable for young people…
Artist Chad McCail with the mural he has created at Millfield Metro station
New mural brings a splash of colour to Millfield Metro station
A new mural celebrating Sunderland’s industrial past and ongoing cultural revival has been unveiled at one of the city’s Metro stations. The colourful and thought-provoking piece of artwork, which was created with the input of local community groups, has gone on display at Millfield Metro station…
Longbenton poetry on display
Nexus’ National Poetry Day competition returns
Budding poets, young and old, are invited to submit their entries to a poetry competition, with the chance of their work being displayed for thousands to read on a Tyne and Wear Metro station.  The competition, organised by Nexus, opens today, National Poetry Day, and closes on 5 November.  This is…

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