Four major new permanent artworks will transform new metro trains into galleries on wheels
The artworks have now been revealed and will also be able to be seen at a three-day pop-up event at Newcastle Contemporary Art.
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Restoration of a plaque unveiled by the Queen marking Metro’s opening is now complete
The commemorative plaque was unveiled in 1981 at the official opening of Tyne and Wear Metro and is now back to its former glory
Ten new apprentices welcomed by Nexus for 2022
Following a considerable recruitment campaign earlier in the year, Nexus has now welcomed its latest apprentices onboard
Part of the Tyne & Wear Metro to close for 12 weeks during dualling of single line
Part of the Tyne and Wear Metro will be closed for 12 weeks as part of the £104m Metro Flow project to convert stretches of single line to double tra…
Metro add extra services to support the Great North Run on Sunday the 11th of September
Runners and spectators attending the Great North Run are advised to leave plenty of extra time for their travel and to buy tickets in advance.
Part of Tyne & Wear Metro to close for 4 days next week
A section of the Tyne and Wear Metro will be closed for four days next week to allow emergency replacement of overhead wires.
Metro, bus and ferry join forces to support easier travel at the Great North Run
This year, those running and spectators supporting the popular event can use one ticket to travel on Metro, bus and ferry services
Children go free on Tyne and Wear Metro this summer
This summer, Tyne and Wear Metro and the Shields Ferry are offering free travel for children every day when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.
State-of-the-art simulator will prepare Tyne and Wear Metro’s drivers for new trains
The innovative simulator will provide a fully immersive training experience for Metro drivers as they prepare for the arrival of the new trains.
Michael Portillo’s new TV series features the Tyne and Wear Metro
Michael Portillo’s latest travelogues about railway journeys featured the Tyne and Wear Metro on a journey to Tynemouth.