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Metro users are warned of an extended line closure on the north side of the River Tyne.

Metro users warned of extended north of the Tyne line closure

One of the new fleet of Metro trains.

Final new Metro train handed over to complete new £362m fleet

Shannon is a student at Hedleys College.

Hebburn student with autism fears taxi to college may be cut

A team of more than 40 highly skilled and experienced firefighters are based at Newcastle Airport.

Newcastle Airport firefighters trained on new Metro trains

Tyne and Wear Metro users are being warned of a nine-day major line closure.

Metro users warned of an upcoming nine-day major line closure

Susan Spokes Real Estate, South Shields

Stunning apartment has a balcony to enjoy the South Tyneside views

Alfred Pallas, East Boldon

Beautiful Cleadon home has a jacuzzi bath and great gardens

Susan Spokes Real Estate, South Shields

First floor South Shields apartment enjoys stunning river views

South Shields artist Bob Olley's Metro mural has been on display for 30 years.

South Tyneside artist marks 30th anniversary of his Metro mural

Sally Trademark in the dress designed as homage to South Shields.

South Shields drag queen's tribute to home town for Great North Run

South Tyneside Metro users to be impacted by nine-day closure

Attack was launched on Metro worker in South Tyneside.

Man with PTSD attacks South Tyneside Metro worker

South Shields Metro station.

South Tyneside Metro attacker blames PTSD after family stabbing

An old Tyne and Wear Metro train going over the level crossing at East Boldon. Photo: Nexus.

Metro teams warn of overnight noise at track works

The new Second World War memorial will be placed next to the existing Len Gibson statue, in South Shields' North Marine Park.

Used Metro track to be recycled for a new South Shields war memorial

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by a summer line closure in August.

Metro line closure to stop travellers reaching airport during holidays
Travellers hoping to get to Newcastle International Airport this summer may be impacted by a Metro line closure.
Jason Button

Metro line closure continues into further summer weekends

Richard Turner with one of the old fleet of Metro trains

Metro driver 'proud' to control old trains' final service

Mayor Kim McGuinness confirms more Metro services from December as part of vision to transform the system for passengers.

New Metro update set to give South Tyneside travel boost

Former Metro worker Gordon Armstrong.

Old South Shields station features in Metro worker home video

Kim McGuinness - Mayor on Metro

Cheap public transport scheme hailed by North East mayor McGuinness

An old Tyne and Wear Metro train going over the level crossing at East Boldon. Photo: Nexus.

Metro workers prepare to say goodbye to last of old train stock

COMET delegates at the Nexus HQ at The Spark building in Newcastle

Nexus hosts train operators from across the world

Craig Hughes had gone into Morrisons in Jarrow, South Tyneside, where he was known to be a shoplifter, and started stealing last August.

Crime round-up: Knife-wielding thief bites shop worker, racist attack

A small section of items on offer in the Tyne and Wear Metro 'lost property' sale.

Metro network 'lost property' set to go on sale - here's where to buy

Attacker told to 'shut it' by court after Metro staff racist abuse

Metro line set to close early, which may impact travellers coming to and from South Tyneside.

Nexus reveal Metro line closure - here's when it starts and ends
Metro users to and from South Tyneside could be impacted by an early line closure for ‘essential repairs’.
Liam Kennedy

Alfred Pallas, East Boldon

East Boldon house with 'real quality' and stylish upgrade is for sale

The repairs are expected to be completed by Thursday, May 28.

Busy section of Metro to close for three days for essential repairs

Metro line closure set to hit South Tyneside commuters

South Shields Museum & Art Gallery is hosting a craft event this half term

South Tyneside attractions offering free activities over May half term

Metro travellers encouraged to complete satisfaction survey

Nexus workers renovate tracks on the Tyne and Wear Metro System

Nexus picks up consecutive gold awards for health and safety work

Professor Tony Ridley, former Director General of Nexus.

'He was a pioneer' - Tyne and Wear Metro mastermind passes away

Metro services are set to be disrupted over the May bank holiday weekend.

May bank holiday weekend set to be hit by Metro service disruption

Some of the Metro tickets snapped up on eBay.

Search on for the 'Holy Grail' of collectors - the first Metro ticket

Nexus are advertising 11 new overhead line maintenance vacancies for the Tyne and Wear Metro network.

Metro looks to strengthen its incident response with 11 new jobs

Metro warns of overnight work which may be disruptive to residents

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

Tyne and Wear Metro begins five day line closure

Revised timetables will be in place across Easter weekend.

Metro and bus schedules for Easter Bank Holiday weekend

Kim McGuinness has capped the price of any single Metro network journey.

New Metro prices revealed - and it's good news for travellers

Metro trains are suspended from Gateshead Stadium to South Shields and Gateshead Stadium to South Hylton, in both directions.

Metro services in and out of Sunderland and South Shields suspended

Six arrests were made as part of the first Trojan Metro initiative across the Tyne and Wear Metro network.

'Safe and secure' - covert police Metro operation sees six arrested

Tyne and Wear Metro

Metro control room upgrade expected to impact Easter services

The final of the 46 new Tyne and Wear Metro trains have been delivered in the North East from Switzerland.

Nexus receives all 46 brand new Tyne and Wear Metro trains

Northumberland Park Station.

Latest Northumberland Line station to open this weekend

A Tyne and Wear Metro train. Photo: Nexus.

We're making it easier for Metro passengers to report issues

The 'Kids Go Free' travel initiative has returned to the North East for the 2026 February half-term.

Families to travel for less this half-term as ‘Kids Go Free’ returns

Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

'Well-funded buyers, get in touch' - major hotel is put up for sale

Kim McGuinness has capped the price of any single Metro network journey.

Mayor's Fares on the Metro sees all single journeys capped until 2027

The Shields Ferry service will not run on Tuesday.

Shields Ferry closed due to 'adverse weather conditions'

A major line closure on the Metro system has been announced by Nexus.

Nexus announces five day closure of busy Metro line for renewal work

Phil Taylor, 65 was just 19 when he became the Metro's youngest ever driver. He is now retiring.

I was the Metro's youngest ever driver in the 80s, now I'm retiring

Tyne and Wear Metro sign

Raft of complaints over new Metro station car parking charges

Nexus have reaffirmed to passengers that E-scooters are banned from the Tyne & Wear Metro network.

Nexus reaffirm Metro E-scooter ban over safety concerns

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