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Graphic designer Tommy Anderson with the Nexus Shaun the Sheep Sculpture in Newcastle's Exhibition Park
Nexus unveils Shaun the Sheep sculpture on new local art trail
We are proud to be supporting a new public art trail which will see eye-catching sculptures of the popular Wallace and Gromit character Shaun the Sheep appearing on display for people to enjoy.  The Shaun on the Tyne trail, running in Newcastle and Gateshead, 19 July-27 September, sees 45…
Transport leaders from Transport North East and bus companies at Gateshead Bus Interchange
Transport leaders to invest £50.8m into the local bus network
The North East Joint Transport Committee (JTC) is to inject £50.8m into the region’s bus network. This will deliver substantially cheaper multi-modal and regional tickets for adults across Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland alongside major improvements to road and traffic management…
Tyne and Wear Metro train at level crossing
Summer holidays – railway safety warning reminder
With the start of the school summer holidays, Rail operators, including Nexus, are reminding parents and children of the dangers of trespassing on the railway, following the release of the latest figures which highlights an increase in the number of trespass incidents. The summer holiday period is…
The last part of old Gosforth depot being pulled down
Final demolition work is completed at the former Gosforth Metro depot
Demolition work on the 100 year old buildings at Gosforth Metro depot has been successfully completed.  The last sections of the former maintenance sheds and the office block have been pulled down, paving the way for new sidings that will provide the storage space for the new Stadler Metro train…
A Pop PAYG card
Nexus lowers the minimum top up on Pop Pay As You Go
Metro customers on Pop Pay As You Go (PAYG) now only need to make a £5 top up to start using the money saving product.  We've changed the terms for Pop PAYG - available as a smartcard and through Android’ Google Pay, lowering the minimum top up from £10 to £5. Customers who switch from buying paper…
Generic photo of overhead line replacement work
Metro major line closure: Benton to North Shields 31 July – 4 August
A busy section of Metro line in North Tyneside is to 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…
Stadler and Nexus teams with the new train at South Hylton 3am Saturday 1 July 2023
New Metro train completes its first test run on the Sunderland line
The new Stadler Metro train has completed its first test run along the Sunderland line.   Nexus, the public body which owns and manages Metro, said the test had been successful and was part of the ongoing and detailed preparations to get the new fleet ready for customer service. The first test…
Nexus employees Star Awards 2023 winners
Recognising our employees efforts
We know our employees are exceptional every day, but it’s always good to celebrate them. In June we held our annual employee awards to recognise and reward those who have gone above and beyond. Well done to all our nominees and winners, who do amazing work every day right across the business. From…
A Metro train
Stadler statement on Metro fleet availability
A statement from Stadler on Metro fleet availability Paul Patrick, Managing Director at Stadler Rail Service UK said: “We are facing the ongoing challenge to keep the 43-year-old Metro fleet going while we transition to the new trains. “Despite our best efforts, the ageing fleet is becoming…

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