Nexus has confirmed its plans for the future of the Tyne and Wear Metro operating contact. The train operator has confirmed this announcement as part of a long-term strategy to develop the system. Nexus is seeking endorsement from leaders of the North East Combined Authority to manage Metro operations directly for two […]
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#StormGertrude: People injured and travel disrupted as 80mph winds batter the North East
#StormGertrude has been officially named and will bring severe gales to parts of N Britain https://t.co/ziqeF8QF1E pic.twitter.com/FYjsmq4R2G — Met Office (@metoffice) January 28, 2016 Gale force winds of 70-80mph battered Tyne and Wear this morning, with more to continue late into the afternoon. Storm Gertrude, as it has been named […]
Metro passenger numbers have risen above 40 million for the first time in five years
The number of people using the Tyne and Wear Metro has reached its peak for five years, with more than 40 million passengers in 2015. Passenger numbers have grown by 4.6m– or more than 13 per cent – in the two years since major modernisation work was completed on […]
Metro back on track after three day disruption
The Metro service has been fully restored between Pelaw and Brockley Whins after a three day disruption. The disrupted section of line was re-opened to Metro trains at the start of the day’s timetable. Network Rail, who own and manage the Sunderland line, carried out the repairs overnight. A Network Rail […]
Metro disruptions continue for a third day
Metro disruptions have continued for a third day. It was announced on Tuesday, January 12, that there were no trains travelling between Pelaw and Brockley Whins, in either direction, due to a power supply fault. Services between Heworth and Pelaw have resumed. Trains are now running between Heworth and Pelaw but […]