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The research found veterans take an average of 17 months to feel comfortable in civilian life again

Veterans reveal military slang they still use in civilian life

South Shields railway station got the attention of the Shields Gazette photographer in this June 1981 photo.

Stations, passengers and railway lines of South Tyneside on camera

There are currently delays on the Metro.

Commuter chaos as Metro trains suspended due to points failure

National Rail also worked with DJ Pete Tong MBE for the launch

National Rail develops song to optimise music discovery skills

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

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

Former Metro worker Gordon Armstrong.

Old South Shields station features in Metro worker home video

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

New secondary school children can benefit from free train tickets this summer.

Northern trains offering free journeys to children switching schools

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

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

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

Metro travellers encouraged to complete satisfaction survey

Services on the East Coast Main line will be impacted by work in May.

Maintenance work to impact North East trains along key route over May
Trains along the East Coast Main Line are expected to be impacted by rail work across key dates in May.
Jason Button

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

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

Brian Bulmer, from Hebburn, has retired after driving Tyne and Wear Metro trains for 40 years.

I’m retiring after 40 years of driving Tyne and Wear Metro trains

Tyne and Wear Metro

Metro control room upgrade expected to impact Easter services

LNER warns of disruption to weekend services throughout March

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

First week of line work sees no trains run from North East to London

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
“You told me the cost of the Metro was too high and I agree”
Neil Fatkin

A goal this year for 29 per cent is to read a book per week or month.

Reading is set to be the hot new hobby trend for 2026

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

Northern Trains has updated its travel advice ahead of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Northern Trains issue travel update ahead of New Year's Eve

Social media megastar Francis Bourgeois filmed the arrival the latest new Metro trains.

I don't think I’ve had such an adrenaline rush past midnight

One of the 23 new Metro trains now in service.

Major milestone - here's how many new Metro trains are in service

John Eagle is retiring after nearly 40 years looking after the Metro network’s signalling system.

In my blood- dedicated John retires after 40 years on the Metro

I'd urge you to check journeys in advance ahead of significant changes

Why no trains are running between North East and London this weekend

Transpennine Express is set to start a new Schedule covering northern England from next month.

Transpennine Express announces schedule changes for December

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by a line closure this month.

Nexus announces five day line closure impacting Newcastle Airport

LNER

LNER preparing for biggest timetable change 'in a decade'

Trains and passengers arrive and depart on Great Northern trains at Bradford Interchange station. Northern has launched a Flash Sale with three million tickets from just £2 (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Northern's 'Flash Sale' offers £2 train travel across the North

Some Tyne & Wear Metro services have been suspended.

Metro services suspended due to overhead cable damage

The Metro train arrives at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's training centre in Washington.

Fire Service welcomes donation of Metro train for real life training

Royal Mail is issuing new stamps showcasing iconic British steam locomotives (Images: Getty Images/Royal Mail)

Royal Mail's new stamp set honours British history, and may gain value

Michael Portillo has been checking out the new Metro fleet

Michael Portillo checks out new Metro fleet

LNER services between Newcastle and Edinburgh will be disrupted this weekend.

Train passengers advised to plan ahead of expected disruption

Major rail disruption is expected today (August 24) as a result of industrial action.

'Do not travel' warning for North East rail passengers

(Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Train fares could rise 5.8% – how much your train ticket might cost

LNER.

'Major disruption' to rail services as passengers told not to travel

Tyne and Wear Metro driver Tom Hartley.

Metro driver stars in BBC One series about popular heritage steam line

The UK has lost some remarkable railway stations over the years

15 photos of remarkable lost railway stations

300 Northern railway stations get multi-million pound tech upgrade

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 weather warning for thunderstorms is in place for parts of the North East. Picture: Pacemaker

Met Office warns of travel disruption after thunderstorm warnig

The proposed new Washington route.

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

All aboard? The 17 quietest & least used railway stations in the North

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

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