Shields Ferry

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

Come along to Market Place on Saturday, August 22.

We’re looking for market traders to host stalls in South Shields

Noel Connor said it was 'emotional' to see his poem on the ferry.

Award-winning poet Noel Connor's Shields Ferry tribute

Susan Spokes Real Estate, South Shields

First floor South Shields apartment enjoys stunning river views

The restored Shields Ferry service. Photo: LDRS.

Shields Ferry to operate extra services for the Great North Run

Photo: LDRS.

Shields Ferry increse staff numbers after crew availability issues

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

Ferry to return to its full timetable following availability issues

Mayor Kim McGuinness.

New travel hub aims to make travel across South Tyneside easier

The Shields Ferry.

Shields Ferry boat returns to service after 'weeks of extensive works'

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

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

New Shields Ferry skipper Louise McDowell.

New Shields Ferry skipper aims to inspire women to succeed

Riverside café-bar owner welcomes the return of the Shields Ferry

The Alum Ale House

'Bad craic' - Pub owner calls for ferry action over continued delay
The Shields Ferry’s extended closure is putting additional pressure on local businesses.
Jason Button

The current messaging on the Shields Ferry's south landing.

Shields Ferry suspension extended - new open date for crossing set

Jeff Dean, owner of the Alum Ale House in South Shields.

Popular Shields pub 'struggling' as ferry closure cuts takings in half

The Shields Ferry at its existing north landing

Closure of storm-battered Shields Ferry extended as Nexus gives update

The Shields Ferry at its existing north landing

Shields Ferry repairs unclear as service remains suspended

Shields Ferry arrives at South Shields landing.

Shields Ferry to remain off throughout weekend after storm damage

The Shields Ferry.

Shields Ferry suspended following damage caused by Storm Chandra

The Shields Ferry service will not run on Tuesday.

Shields Ferry closed due to 'adverse weather conditions'

Shields Ferry arrives at South Shields landing during strong winds in April 2024.

Shields Ferry suspended over dangerous weather conditions

The full festive timetable and schedule for the Tyne and Wear Metro

Tyne and Wear Metro Christmas and New Year 2025 timetable announced

UK Docks yard manager, Ian Paolozzi (right), receives his tribute from Seattle from UK Docks director, Gary Wilson.

Shields Ferry relaunch video sparks tribute all the way from America
A time-lapse video of a Shields Ferry relaunching has made ripples across the Atlantic and led to a personalised gift from America.
Graeme Anderson

Shields Ferry crew members Louise McDowell and Nathalie Zafirkovska have taken part in a firefighting training course.

We’ve been tackling fires as part of our Shields Ferry crew training

UK Docks director Gary Wilson with Kevin Leonard, Nexus customer services operations manager on UK Docks slipway in South Shields. Pic by Tim Richardson.

Shields ferries to remain serviced and maintained on the Tyne by UK Docks

Louise McDowell, from Hebburn, and Nathalie Zafirkovska, from South Shields, have become the first two women to work on the Shields Ferry in 10 years.

We’re inspiring women to take up jobs in male-dominated industries

Shields Ferry crew members Stephen Beck, Bill Smith and Chris Bell have all gained their Boat Master's Licence.

It’s a huge weight off to have gained our boat licences

Plans for a new Shields Ferry landing at North Shields Fish Quay

North East mayor throws Shields Ferry a lifeline – what new deal means

Taking you back to 2003 when pupils from Hadrian School joined in with this launch of an arts partnership on board the ferry.

13 special moments in the history of the Shields Ferry

Plans for a new Shields Ferry landing at North Shields Fish Quay

Cost of Shields Ferry rescue plan soars again

The Pride of the Tyne had its engine removed for essential maintenance ahead of the busy summer period.

Watch as both Shields Ferries are relaunched on the River Tyne

Stephen Beck and Stephen Beck Jnr have become the Shields Ferry's first ever father and son duo.

Shields Ferry welcomes its first father and son duo to its crew

A former Shields Ferry, The Shieldsman, was spotted in an ITV crime drama.

Former Shields Ferry spotted in a popular ITV crime drama

The Shields Ferry service will not run for four days at the end of April to allow for essential maintenance

Shields ferry to suspend services for 4 days later this month

The site which has been proposed for a 'container café' development in South Shields.

New container café shrinks in size over fears it might not be viable

The Shields Ferry.

Shields Ferry experiments with renewable fuel for the first time

The Shields Ferry.

Shields Ferry set to reintroduce evening crossings six days per week

The site which has been proposed for a 'container café' development in South Shields.

Revised plans for container café near South Shields Ferry Landing

The Shields Ferry.

Storm Darragh: Shields Ferry services set to be suspended

Reduced services on the Shields Ferry have been put down to "unexpected bad luck”

Shields Ferry Cuts: Reduced service down to "unexpected bad luck”

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

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

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

Bus driver Dan Graham with charity singers Susan Bicke and Stuart Angus

Great North Run: All you need to know for train, bus and Metro services

The site which has been proposed for a 'container café' development in South Shields.

Plans approved for new 'container café' development near Ferry Landing

Nexus has made wristbands, which double up as Metro and Shields Ferry tickets, available to buy for the Great North Run. Photo: Nexus.

Great North Run 2024: How to get to the start and finish of the race

Nexus releases Great North Run day travel information

Great North Run travel: Metro travel advice from Nexus for the race weekend and rover tickets

Great North Run Metro ticket: Nexus reveals rover ticket options

The Shields Ferry.

Repairs planned to avoid Shields Ferry shutdown before new landing

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness on today’s visit to the Shields Ferry with the Elected Mayor of North Tyneside Dame Norma Redfearn and the Managing Director of Nexus, Cathy Massarella.

'Iconic' - Shields Ferry set to survive as funding for rebuild secured

Nexus will be selling its lost property at Tynemouth Station Market on Sunday 30 June.

Nexus to sell lost property found on Metro and Shields Ferry

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