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Five key bus routes in Newcastle and North Tyneside are to be saved
Nexus has confirmed that five key bus routes in Newcastle and North Tyneside have been saved from the axe.  The routes, which were due to be cut by Arriva, have been retained thanks to Go North East and Stagecoach stepping in. The two operators are to run new services which replace most of the…
Council Leader Glen Sanderson and Peiter Esbach, project Director at Morgan Sindall at Bedlington station
Northumberland Line station contracts are signed
The signs are good for the new Northumberland rail line after the green light was given for construction to get underway on three new stations. Contracts have been exchanged for principal contractor Morgan Sindall Infrastructure to formally start work on Bedlington, Blyth Bebside and Seaton Delaval…
Autism friendly award
Making public transport more autism friendly
We are delighted to have achieved the Autism Friendly Award from the National Autistic Society.   Training for frontline employees, detailed guides to support journeys, signage improvements and easily accessible online information are just some of the actions we have taken to become autism friendly…
New anti-social behvaiour reporting number launched
New alert system for Metro customers to report anti-social behaviour
A campaign targeting anti-social behaviour on Tyne and Wear Metro has been launched today, promoting the roll out of a new system for customers to report issues more quickly by sending a discreet text message. The campaign – ­titled not big, not clever, not here – is a response to feedback from…
South Tyneside care leavers photocall
Free bus and Metro travel for care leavers in South Tyneside
A pioneering scheme which offers free bus and Metro travel to young people who have recently left local authority care has been rolled out in South Tyneside following a successful pilot.  The scheme, the first of its kind in the country, will help 209 care leavers aged 18 to 25 across South…
Overhead line repairs
Metro major line closure: Benton to North Shields 31 July – 4 August
A busy section of Metro line in North Tyneside will close for five days to allow for a major programme of overhead line renewal work. We are carrying out the major line closure between Benton and North Shields, Monday 31 July to Friday 4 August.  The five-day closure will deliver new overhead line…
Dancers at Monument metro station
Indian dancers wow customers on Tyne and Wear Metro
Indian dancers have brought a splash of South Asian culture to a busy Metro station. The vibrant and high-intensity Kathak dance was performed next to Monument Metro station in Newcastle as part of this year’s Masala Festival. Tyne and Wear Metro is an official partner of Gem Arts’ annual Masala…
Ferry managers an crew with a flag to mark the Pride's 30th year
Iconic Shields Ferry celebrates 30 years of service on the Tyne
An iconic Shields Ferry is celebrating 30 years of service, having carried more than seven million customers since she was first launched.  The Pride of the Tyne has provided daily river crossings since 1993, connecting South Shields and North Shields. The Pride has given outstanding service over…
Northern Pride Mascot, Alex, at Monument Metro station
Nexus makes Northern Pride accessible for all
We're making sure this year’s Northern Pride is more inclusive than ever before. The two day event – on Newcastle’s Town Moor over the weekend of July 22-23 – will welcome tens of thousands of people from across the North East and beyond. We're the official transport and accessibility partner for…

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