Metro

An updated signalling system for the Tyne and Wear Metro is thought to bring in a new chapter for the system.

Metro's new signal system thought to be vital for the system's future

A mum went on a £300 shoplifting spree at Sports Direct using a device to remove security tags from clothing.

Mum's £300 Sports Direct shoplifting spree using device to remove tags

Sam Fender

All you need to know about travelling to Sam Fender's 'very busy' gig

Retired miner John Wood, 86, of Washington who has looked back on his days when he worked on the Metro system.

I had a key role in preventing subsidence damaging the Metro lines

The proposed new Washington route.

Here's how to have your say about the Washington Metro extension

Taking you back to 1980 where workers were preparing the new track at Chichester to carry the Metro line to Newcastle.

15 memories of the Metro as it hits the headlines again

The Tyne & Wear Metro line is to be expanded to include Washington.

Game changing £900m Washington Metro line given the green light

Why trains not running between Airport and Regent Centre and how long

Improvements to a South Shields Metro station which aim to make the area “look and feel safer” are due to be completed over the summer following delays.

Revamp of dark and unappealing Metro station is finally almost over

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by a line closure at the end of May.

Four day Metro line closure: Dates, replacement buses, advice and more

Metro and bus schedules across the North East this Bank Holiday

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by a line closure at the end of May.

Metro lines to close for vital works, customers advised to plan ahead

Every upcoming Tyne and Wear Metro closure over coming weeks explained

Plans approved to convert part of house into shop at 8 Grant Street in South Tyneside

New shop in bedroom next to Metro station approved despite crime fears

Nexus announces plans for "essential" weekend work on system

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by a line closure at the end of May.

Metro passengers set to be impacted by level crossing works
Metro passengers heading towards Airport are set to face delays.
Ryan Smith

A back-up of cars as drivers tried to negotiate the 2017 Spring flash floods.

Flood memories: A flashback to South Tyneside in the Spring of 2017

A new Tyne and Wear Metro train at Pelaw.

Nexus confirm all new Tyne and Wear Metro trains return to service

Metro operator Nexus announced last Thursday that it had suspended the use of the Stadler-made fleet, though the problem was actually discovered on Monday, April 21.

Solution found for new Metro fleet as doors open onto tracks

One of the new Metro trains which has been withdrawn from service.

Every new Tyne and Wear Metro train removed from service due to fault

One of the new Metro trains which has been withdrawn from service.

Nexus & Stadler confirm reason for withdrawal of new Metro trains

A person has been taken to hospital after being injured at Blue House Lane level crossing in Whitburn.

Person taken to hospital after being injured at a level crossing

One of the new Metro trains which has been withdrawn from service.

EMMA LEWELL: 'We desperately need cheaper, more reliable transport services'

A new Tyne and Wear Metro train.

New Tyne and Wear Metro fleet update as more trains arrive

Metro and bus schedules for Easter Bank Holiday weekend

Plans submitted to convert part of house into shop at 8 Grant Street in South Tyneside

Bedroom in house next to Metro station could be revived as shop

Metro and bus services across the city will be impacted by Carabao Cup celebration events this weekend

Metro travel advice as thousands set to enjoy parade and celebration
The team behind the Tyne and Wear Metro have warned the system “is expected to be extremely busy” due to the Newcastle United city centre celebration this weekend.
Jason Button

Newcastle United will parade the Carabao Cup trophy around Newcastle on Saturday

Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup celebrations latest plus FAQs answered

The fake QR code found on one of the parking ticket machines.

Metro passengers warned about scam as fake QR codes found at carparks

A “decommissioned” Metro train carriage is set to be donated to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service to help with “enhanced” training.

Old Nexus Metro train carriage saved from scrapheap by fire service

Mark Bryant, from Hebburn, is the on-board voice of the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Meet the man who is the on-board voice of the Tyne and Wear Metro

The first of the Metro’s long-awaited new fleet entered service in December, after suffering multiple delays, but they cannot run to Sunderland yet

New Metro trains still not allowed to run to Sunderland

A Tyne and Wear Metro train.

Tyne and Wear Metro give run down of when more trains are expected

Northumbria Police are asking members of the public in locating this man as part of a hate crime investigation.

Police investigating an alleged hate crime release images of a man

Nexus issues Metro and ferry travel advice as Storm Eowyn set to hit

Emma Lewell-Buck has highlighted the issues with South Shields' public transport and roads in the House of Commons.

Transport Secretary to hold a meeting over transport and road issues

Nexus confirms how many new trains are expected to be in use inf 2025

The first new Tyne and Wear Metro train in service at Pelaw. Photo: Nexus. Free to reuse for all LDR partners.

New Metro train suffers "minor issue" and is pulled from service

Nexus, the operator of the Tyne and Wear Metro, has announced several new job and apprenticeship opportunities for 2024. Photo: National World.

Metro services between Sunderland and Newcastle restored

The closed Gateshead Flyover

Nexus offers flyover Metro update for Christmas and New Year travel

The closed Gateshead Flyover

Metro remains suspended across Gateshead as travel chaos continues

Tyne and Wear Metro in 1980. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Tyne and Wear Metro: 50 Years On

Inside the new rolling stock on the Tyne and Wear Metro

What I thought of the new Metro train on its first day

The first new Tyne and Wear Metro train in service at Pelaw. Photo: Nexus. Free to reuse for all LDR partners.

First of new Metro fleet enters service

Tyne and Wear Metro teams are 'working tirelessly' to keep trains going after a recent drop in performance

Metro 'working tirelessly' to keep trains going after performance drop

Tyne and Wear Metro services over Christmas and New Year have been announced.

Metro and bus companies release Christmas and New Year 2024 timetables

Newcastle United legend Nobby Solano has taken his first journey on the Tyne and Wear Metro.

NUFC fans’ surprise as a club legend takes the Tyne and Wear Metro

NUFC fans

Newcastle United fans warned about metro closures ahead of cup clash

General view outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Southampton FC at St James' Park. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

NUFC v Chelsea travel issues: Metro line closure set to hit fans

Metro announces closure as South Tyneside set for five-day disruption

Part of the plans would be a new ferry service on the Tyne.

'Never' - readers sceptical about £8.7 billion 'dream' transport plans

Nexus: Public transport saw busiest ever day for 2024 Great North Run

Pictured are: Steven Welsh, Candidate Engagement Manager Zenith Training, Beckie Docherty, Marketing Manager Zenith Training, Gillian Dickinson Employer Adviser at DWP South Shields Job Centre, Head of Learning at Nexus Maureen Askew and Metro Station Delivery Manager Lynne Dickinson.

Metro aims to cut South Tyneside job and skills gap with new scheme

The region's £8.7 billion hope for a "world class" transport system

Mayor backs idea of new "genuinely exciting" Tyne ferry service

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