Category Archives: Tyne and Wear Metro

Its been a case of more change for the Tyne and Wear Metro over the past few days as the train fleet continues to evolve (as it will for the next couple of years). Of course, it’s Metrocars which has … Continue reading →

Nexus have submitted a bid to the Department for Transport for funding to completely replace the signalling system on the Tyne and Wear Metro. The business case – which has the backing of North East Mayor, Kim McGuiness – was … Continue reading →

Trains on the Tyne and Wear Metro network should have that extra sparkle next time you see them following the commissioning of an all new carriage wash at Gosforth Depot which can be used by both the old and new … Continue reading →

There are now four possible new trains which you could see out in service on the Tyne and Wear Metro after 555 005 became the latest to be used in revenue service. The Stadler built train carried its first passengers … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered who the voice of the Tyne and Wear Metro is? Well, if you have it has now been revealed by Nexus as professional voiceover artist, Mark Bryant. He has been recording the automatic announcements on the … Continue reading →

It may come as a surprise but the use of vapes and electronic cigarettes is not currently banned on the Tyne and Wear Metro. But that could be about to change as Nexus are proposing a change to byelaws which … Continue reading →

Over the years the Tyne and Wear Metro has been home to many different artworks – all part of the Art on Transport programme. And they are now being joined by a new colourful mural which takes inspiration from the … Continue reading →

All change! Its been a busy few days for the Tyne and Wear Metro with another two trains arriving from Switzerland, another of them entering service whilst one of the original Metrocars has gone for scrap.

First we had the very first new train enter service anywhere on the Tyne and Wear Metro network (18th December 2024) and now it has been announced that one of the Stadler built units has carried passengers on the Sunderland … Continue reading →

Children at a Primary School in Gateshead have recently completed a mural which is inspired by the Tyne and Wear Metro. Pupils from St Alban’s Catholic Primary School at Pelaw worked alongside a local artist to design the mural which … Continue reading →

Having reached the lows of 65% of trains being on time in the last four weeks of 2024, there is some better news to report on the Tyne and Wear Metro as the performance stats have improved in the first … Continue reading →

Back on 19th December 2024 the first of 46 new trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro entered service when 555 021 carried passengers for the first time. During testing and after initial introduction we have seen several images of … Continue reading →

Performing arts students from Gateshead College recently entertained passengers at two Tyne and Wear Metro stations in central Newcastle with a series of flashmob style performances marking the 25th anniversary of Sunday for Sammy.

In the recent update from Nexus on how they are planning the phased introduction of the new trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro they also mentioned how as units enter service it will lead to the continued disposal of … Continue reading →

The latest set of fare increases to impact public transport users to be announced will see new fares introduced on the Tyne and Wear Metro (as well as the Shields Ferry) from 1st July 2025. The announcement comes with the … Continue reading →

With the first two Stadler Tyne and Wear Metro trains having entered service at the end of 2024, the anticipation for the introduction of the remainder of the fleet has continued with questions of just when more may be seen … Continue reading →

Users of Nexus’ Pop App are now able to track the position of trains in real time on a new digital map thanks to an upgrade to the app which was launched on Wednesday 29th January. The new technology is … Continue reading →

Nexus are recruiting for eight new apprentices this year and will be holding a recruitment day for those interested this February. There are a variety of different roles available to suit different skills and this is the chance to find … Continue reading →

Look away now if you’re of a delicate disposition. The latest performance figures on the Tyne and Wear Metro have been released (as normal shown on posters put up at stations on the network) and they make for very disappointing … Continue reading →

Shortly before Christmas there was an early present for Nexus and the Tyne and Wear Metro when the first of the (eventually) 46 new trains entered service. Since then, and with a break for Christmas, the phased introduction of the … Continue reading →