The City of Sunderland is once again taking part in one of the region’s biggest charity, art events. Spot Elmer the Patchwork Elephant across Tyne and Wear for 10 weeks between August and October 2019. This is all in aid of raising money for St Oswald’s Hospice following the […]
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Chancellor hands Metro bosses £337m overhaul Budget
The Government today confirmed multi-million-pound funding for the Metro system – with potential for building new trains in the North East. In his autumn Budget, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced “the replacement of the 40-year-old rolling stock on the Tyne and Wear Metro at a total investment of £337million”. Coun […]
Nexus introduce £1 Metro tickets for under 18s throughout Tyne and Wear
From 2018 people under the age of 18 will be able to get on the metro for as little as £1. This comes as Nexus introduced the new Pop Blue Card which is aimed at getting teenagers out and about in the Tyne and Wear. Under 18s will pay just £1 […]
Major North Tyneside metro line to be closed for 15 days
Major disruptions are in place as Nexus plans to close the metro line between Benton and Monkseaton for 15 days to allow for track replacement. The work will take place on Saturday, July 23rd until Saturday, August 6th. When the line is closed a frequent replacement bus service, 900, will be […]
Expansion of North East metro services get the go ahead
The North East Combined Authority have given the green light to the ambitious plans to expand the Tyne and Wear metro services. The Metro and Local Rail Strategy identifies a network of disused or under-used rail routes across North East England which could benefit from new or better services, putting […]
Officers focus on road safety for ‘special weekend’
Part-time, voluntary police officers – known as Special Constables – are taking part in operations to improve road safety across the Northumbria Police Force area. This weekend – 4th and 5th of June – is National Specials Weekend, all about celebrating the contribution the Special Constabulary make to their communities. Special […]
Metro disruption and A19 Southbound closed after vehicle hits metro bridge
The A19 Southbound has been closed following reports of a vehicle hitting a Metro bridge near Percy Main. The road is closed between A193 Tynemouth Road (Howdon Roundabout) and A187 (Tyne Tunnel). There are no trains running between Wallsend and North Shields in both directions until further notice. Go North […]
Image released after St James’ ticket inspector assaulted
Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to after an assault at a Metro station. At around 5pm on Wednesday, March 30, a ticket inspector at St James’ Metro station was assaulted after an altercation with an unknown male. Officers attended but the offender […]
Appeal after racial abuse on the Metro
Police are appealing for information after a man was racially abused on the Metro. Between 6.10pm and 6.20pm on Saturday, February 27, a 30-year-old man was racially abused on a Metro travelling from Monument to South Shields. The victim later left the train and reported the incident to police. Officers […]
Tyne and Wear commuters group welcomes Nexus metro proposal
The Tyne and Wear Public Transport Users Group has welcomed the proposal by Nexus to take direct control of the Metro. The current contract with DB Regio comes to an end next year, which would end the split between a private company operating the trains and the public body, Nexus. […]