Signs on Tyne and Wear Metro and bus stops show locations of warm hubs
Special signs displayed across Tyne and Wear’s bus and Metro public transport network show people where they can find the nearest warm hub.
Tag: Tyneside
Book Review: The Tyne & Wear Metro by Colin Alexander
This book, written by an author who lives on Tyneside, gives the background to the Tyne & Wear Metro and describes a journey around the system.
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.
Northern brings back online workshop for jobseekers in the North East
Jobseekers in North East England can gain a competitive edge in the jobs market through workshops to be delivered by Northern Trains.
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
Environment improvement project at four South Tyneside Metro stations
The environment at four stations on Tyne and Wear Metro is to be improved with a £3 million investment to improve walking and cycling links.
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…
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.
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.
