Category Archives: Tyne and Wear Metro

There are now just five Stadler trains which have yet to be used in passenger service on the Tyne and Wear Metro following the entry into service of 555 026 on Thursday 9th July 2026. But availability of the trains … Continue reading →

Over the years the Tyne and Wear Metro network has not only become synonymous with operating a train service across the region but also various displays of artwork. The latest art exhibition at Tynemouth Metro station is commemorating the centenary … Continue reading →

It had been almost a month since the last new Stadler train had entered service on the Tyne and Wear Metro but that all changed on Thursday 2nd July 2026 when not one but two more of the units ran … Continue reading →

An empty shop unit at Monument Metro Station has been converted into a pop-up museum which is celebrating the history of the Tyne and Wear Metro network. The exhibit opened to the public on Friday 3rd July and will be … Continue reading →

The last guaranteed runs of the original fleet of trains on the Tyne and Wear Metro have happened with 4024+4050 bringing to an end almost 46 years of operation. The advertised “last week” ended early evening on Friday 26th June … Continue reading →

It has been confirmed that a major refurbishment project at Regent Centre Interchange will start at the end of June 2026. The £7.94 million project is planned to transform the Metro station concourse and modernise the platforms; its all part … Continue reading →

A new Travel North East website has been launched at http://www.travelnortheast.uk/ as part of Kim McGuinness, Mayor of the North East, commitment to creating a world-class transport network. Replacing much of the functionality of the former Nexus website it is … Continue reading →

Metro operators from all four corners of the globe recently visited North East England as Nexus hosted the Community of Metros (COMET) annual Western Conference. It was held at Nexus’ new headquarters at The Spark in Newcastle with knowledge and … Continue reading →

The week commencing 15th June 2026 was a busy one for scrap moves on the Tyne and Wear Metro with no fewer than four Metrocars heading off on a one way road journey to Bishop Auckland.

Footage of the original Tyne and Wear Metro trains in action during 2004 and 2005 has recently been added to Nexus’ YouTube challenge as the countdown to their official withdrawal continues. Shot by former Metro worker, Gordon Armstrong, it was … Continue reading →

The time is nearly upon us when the Tyne and Wear Metro Metrocars will run their guaranteed final journeys. As previously revealed by Nexus the week of 22nd June until 26th June will see the Metrocars allocated to service and … Continue reading →

With a lot of the attention of the Tyne and Wear Metro being the pending withdrawal of the original Metrocars for the last time we’ve not had an update of other fleet changes so we will change that in this … Continue reading →

Workers at the Tyne and Wear Metro depot in Gosforth are getting ready to say a final goodbye to the iconic Metrocars as they enter their last official few weeks in service.

The historic footbridge at the Grade II listed Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear Metro station has been reopened to the public following major restoration work. It was used for the first time since its painstaking restoration on Monday 8th June … Continue reading →

A Gateshead couple decided to travel in style to their recent wedding – on the Tyne and Wear Metro! They got the idea to swap the traditional wedding car for the Metro after being inspired by a recent trend in … Continue reading →

Lost property found on the Tyne and Wear Metro over the past couple of years is to be sold, with the proceeds going to a local charity. The sale will take place at Tynemouth Market – which takes place in … Continue reading →

If you want to sample one of the original Tyne and Wear Metrocars in service you don’t have long as Nexus have confirmed that week commencing 22nd June 2026 will be the last official week when they will be in … Continue reading →

There will be an early end to services on parts of the Tyne and Wear Metro on Thursday 4th June 2026 to allow for essential track repairs to take place in the South Gosforth area.