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Newly qualified Shields Ferry skipper Louise McDowell
New Shields Ferry recruit sails through her boat licence exam
The Shields Ferry’s newest recruit has made the grade as skipper - and she is hoping her success can inspire other women to think about a career in more traditionally male dominated industries.  Louise McDowell has become fully qualified to get behind the controls of the cross-Tyne Ferry after…
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Gold again for our commitment to health and safety
We have achieved a second consecutive award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), demonstrating our commitment to health and safety excellence.   It is the second year running we've scooped the RoSPA Gold Award for keeping its customers and workforce safe.   The…
The new Metro rail grinder - named Ariana Grinder
New Metro maintenance vehicle named after Ariana Grande
The Tyne and Wear Metro’s newest rail maintenance vehicle has been named after the music megastar Ariana Grande, adding a sense of fun to the serious tasks that it performs.  The Grammy award winning singer has millions of fans across the globe – and now her lesser-known namesake – the Metro…
Prof Tony Ridley, PTE Director General from 1968 to 1975
Tributes to the man who masterminded the Tyne and Wear Metro
Tributes have been paid to Professor Tony Ridley, the man that masterminded the Tyne and Wear Metro, who has passed away aged 92.  Prof Ridley, who was originally from Sunderland, was the main driver of the Metro project in its early years, and without his leadership it may never have come to…
Ashleigh Dixon and Michael Hunt holding cheque for charity donation
Nexus employees raise almost £7,000 for mental health charity
Our kind hearted employees have raised £6900 for James’ Place, following a year of fundraising activities.  James’ Place offer free, lifesaving therapy to suicidal men at centres across England. Their Newcastle centre supports men across the North of England. The money was officially handed…
The Ferry docked at the North Landing
Shields Ferry services to resume from Monday 27 April
The Shields Ferry will return to service from Monday 27 April, following the completion of repairs and the review of essential monitoring equipment on the north landing.   We are pleased to be getting the crossings back up and running and our thanks go to customers for their patience during…
Rare Metro ticket from the day before the system opened
Rare Metro tickets are discovered on eBay
Rare Metro tickets that were purchased the night before the Metro network had opened to the public have been discovered on eBay.   The tickets, nine in total, were issued on Sunday 10 August 1980 - the eve of Metro’s first day of service.   Not many will be in existence and it is rare for…
Artist Sofia Barton with her Metro art work at Baltic
Artwork from Metro’s new trains is showcased at Baltic
Artwork from the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new train fleet is being showcased at Gateshead’s Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.   Blazing Trails, by local artist Sofia Barton, is a striking feature on board the new Metro trains – and the work has now gone on display at Baltic’s latest Shop2…

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