There will be no services on the Tyne and Wear Metro from South Gosforth to the Airport for nine days between 15th and 23rd August as more major modernisation work takes place. This time as well as the usual track replacement it will also allow for the multi-million pound regeneration of Regent Centre interchange to make significant progress.
During the nine-day closure work will take place as follows:
- Regent Centre interchange modernisation including the removal of an old large metal canopy that covers the bus station roadway and Metro lines
- Track renewal
- Station upgrades at Callerton Parkway, Bank Foot, Kingston Park, Fawdon and Wansbeck Road
- Cable repair work
- Lineside estate management
Paul Welford, Major Projects Director at Nexus, said: “We are carrying out a major programme of renewal work right along Metro’s Green line between South Gosforth and Airport from this Saturday for nine consecutive days. I would like to apologise in advance for the disruption the works may cause to our customers and to our lineside neighbours.
“The range of work we are carrying out is vital for Metro’s long-term future. In many cases there will be large numbers of workers on track and heavy machinery and rail maintenance vehicles will be in use. We’ll be working 24/7 to get the work completed.
“There is no good time to close a line, and we do so to minimise disruption to as many customers as possible. Our plans consider school holidays, to ensure the least possible disruption to customers and the most efficient works. By scheduling these works during the schools’ summer break, we can avoid impacting busier commutes, and less congestion on the roads should speed up alternative travel times on replacement buses.
“Customers are advised to plan ahead and allow plenty of extra time to make their journeys through the affected area.”
A replacement bus service will operate between South Gosforth and the Airport throughout.
Normal services are scheduled to resume on Monday 24th August 2026.