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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

All 46 metros travelled to the UK from Switzerland by rail.

Delivery of final new Metro marks final phase of £362m project

The Metro is just one part of a transport system that also includes buses and trains, with all services needing to work together as one integrated network.

Nexus seeks five new engineers to strengthen Metro team

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

The restored Shields Ferry service. Photo: LDRS.

Shields Ferry to operate extra services for the Great North Run

Nine of the ten new apprentices with Gary Humphries, Nexus apprentice ambassador.

Nexus apprentices start new careers

The Metro is to extend its service to Washington.

Metro to cover another eight miles

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

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

The Shields Ferry is set to return to action this Monday.

Ferry to return to its full timetable following availability issues

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

Metro line closure continues into further summer weekends

The Shields Ferry.

Shields Ferry boat returns to service after 'weeks of extensive works'
One of the Shields Ferry’s fleet has returned to the water after improvements.
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Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by an extended line closure this weekend.

Metro line closure extended into Gateshead due to Network Rail work

The Shields Ferry has carried the King's Trust baton across the River Tyne.

Shields Ferry carries the King’s Trust baton across the Tyne

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

Nexus hosts train operators from across the world

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

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

South Tyneside bus and metro advice issued for May Bank Holiday

Metro line closure set to hit South Tyneside commuters

Metro travellers encouraged to complete satisfaction survey

Jeff Dean, the owner of the Alum Ale House, in South Shields, has revealed that his business is back on track following the re-establishing of the Shields Ferry service.

Pub sees profits ‘U-turn’ thanks to customers from the Shields Ferry

Nexus workers renovate tracks on the Tyne and Wear Metro System

Nexus picks up consecutive gold awards for health and safety work

New Shields Ferry skipper Louise McDowell.

New Shields Ferry skipper aims to inspire women to succeed
The newest recruit to take the helm of the Shields Ferry has revealed her hopes to inspire other women to challenge traditional gender stereotypes.
Richard Ord

Professor Tony Ridley, former Director General of Nexus.

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

Metro track engineers with Ariana Grinder.

New rail maintenance vehicle named after pop star

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

Principal Engineer at Nexus Malcolm Irving and Matt Ellis, Keeper of Transport at Beamish Museum

Metro engineers help Beamish Museum keep its tram services on track

Extra buses will be provided for pupils heading back to school in September.

Extra buses for pupils returning to school

There are delays to Metro services on Thursday, December 12.

Metro services cancelled on election day as industrial action continues across n...

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