Fire fighters take time to inspect new Tyne and Wear Metro trains
Norther East fire-fighters are the latest blue light service to undergo familiarisation sessions ahead of the launch of the new Tyne and Wear Metro tr…
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Extra trains on Sunday for Great North Run
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will run six extra trains for runners and spectators to travel to Tyneside for the Great North Run on Sunday.
Great North Run Metro and Shields Ferry wristbands now on sale
Tyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus is making wristbands available to Great North Run participants that that double as Metro and Shields Ferry tickets.
Marathon man to run length of Tyne & Wear Metro for charity
A Newcastle ultra-marathon runner is to run the length of the Tyne and Wear Metro network to raise money for charity.
New Tyne & Wear Metro train completes first test runs to South Shields
The new Tyne and Wear Metro train has completed its first test runs through South Tyneside to South Shields.
Nexus looking to recruit nine apprentices this year
Nexus, which is the public body that owns and manages the Tyne and Wear Metro, is looking to recruit nine more apprentices this year in various roles.
Metro sees services between Pelaw and South Shields back in action after 13 weeks of closure
Nexus who own and operate Metro has announced the completion of the £104m Metro Flow project on the line.
Testing starts on Tyne and Wear Metro after £107m project
Testing and commissioning has begun on the Metro Flow project after construction work finished on the line between Pelaw and South Shields.
Tyne and Wear Metro Flow works extended by one more week
The closure of the Tyne and Wear Metro between Pelaw and South Shields as part of the Metro Flow project is to be extended by up to one week.
South Tyneside’s Metro Flow project meets its halfway stage on time
The £104 million dualling project for the Tyne and Wear Metro now has 3km of brand new track in place.