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…
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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.
Book Review: North Eastern Electric Stock 1904-2020, Its Design And Development by Graeme Gleaves
This book mainly describes the story of electric trains in the Newcastle area, from their inception through to the current Tyne and Wear Metro.
Stadler complete the first of Tyne and Wear’s new Metro trains
The first of the rail operators' new trains are now ready to undertake a vital period of testing.
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.
Tyne And Wear Metro’s Oldest Driver Retires At 75
After completing over 40 years of service, Tyne and Wear Metro's oldest driver has now retired at the age of 75.
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
Replica Of New Tyne & Wear Metro Train Cab On Display at Stephenson Steam Railway
At the Stephenson Steam Railway in North Tyneside, a full-sized replica of the new Tyne and Wear Metro train has gone on display.
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.
Tyne & Wear Metro Park & Ride £3.2 Million Upgrades
In order to encourage people to use the Metro park and ride sites, the North East Joint Transport Committee has approved an upgrade.