Category Archives: Tyne and Wear Metro

The much anticipated entry into service of the new trains being built for the Tyne and Wear Metro looks as if it may be further delayed after the latest update from Nexus revealed that further tests have been identified before … Continue reading →

The redeveloped Gosforth Depot – home to the trains of the Tyne and Wear Metro since opening in the 1980s and before that a railway depot – has been officially finished by Stadler. Described as a state of the art … Continue reading →

There were a record 4.3 million trips made on the Tyne and Wear Metro using Pop Pay As You Go in 2023 according to new figures released by Nexus. Not only are these passengers saving money when compared to buying … Continue reading →

The first three months of 2024 are set to see more investment in infrastructure on the Tyne and Wear Metro with Nexus warning passengers to check before they travel as there will be a number of line closures. These will … Continue reading →

December 2023 saw the new southern entrance to Sunderland Station opened. A £16.3 million project to transform the transport hub has been ongoing with the hope that it will prove to be a catalyst to create business and further investment … Continue reading →

There can be little doubt that the sooner the new Stadler Tyne and Wear Metro trains are ready for service the better when you take a look at the latest punctuality figures which show the percentages continuing to fall.

Major restoration work at Whitley Bay Station on the Tyne and Wear Metro network is just entering a key phase as specialist grit blasting takes place on the metalwork of the historic canopy. This is part of a £5.3 million … Continue reading →

Back in September when in the area to compete at his final Great North Run, Sir Mo Farah placed his feet into wet concrete to create imprints which were to go on display at South Shields Interchange for all to … Continue reading →

It may have seemed like its been a long time coming but the Tyne and Wear Metro has welcomed two further examples of the new Stadler built trains – coming eight months since the last one was delivered. The two … Continue reading →

Nexus’ 2023 cohort of apprentices are now settling into their training programmes and not ones to rest of their laurels Nexus have now started recruitment for next year’s intake. Nine people started their training in September, in a variety of … Continue reading →

Usually when someone gets married and wants to get from ceremony to reception they book a nice car to do the honours. Not so for newlyweds Sarah and Bradley Stamp as they instead took the Tyne and Wear Metro for … Continue reading →

Nexus have recently invited special interest groups to experience the new Stadler Metro trains to allow them to also see how their feedback has shaped the final interior design. The groups have included people with visual and hearing impairments, physical … Continue reading →

The Tyne and Wear Metro is in a bit of a holding pattern at the moment as they wait for the introduction of their new trains whilst trying to maintain the 40 year old vehicles which continue to show their … Continue reading →

If you went to Newcastle’s Live Theatre to see a performance of Gerry and Sewell you may have been in for a surprise as on stage there is a full-sized replica of original Metrocar 4001! Finished off in the original … Continue reading →

When you’re given the Freedom of North Tyneside what’s the best way to get there to collect the award? Travel on the Tyne and Wear Metro of course! That’s exactly how music legend Sting travelled (after initially heading the wrong … Continue reading →

Over two million extra Tyne and Wear Metro journeys have been generated through Pop Pay As You Go according to new figures released by Nexus. With discounted single and day Metro fares available using Pop it is increasing in popularity … Continue reading →

Work on the major redevelopment/rebuild of the Tyne and Wear Metro Depot at Gosforth has hit another milestone with the completion of the final stabling sidings for the new fleet of trains currently being built by Stadler in Switzerland.

As the anticipation of their entry into service continues to build, the new trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro which have already been delivered to the northeast are continuing to be put through their paces as part of the … Continue reading →

The 1830 built Howdon Viaduct which has been used by the Tyne and Wear Metro for over 40 years has recently been undergoing in-depth inspections to check on its condition ahead of a plan of action for the complete track … Continue reading →