Track work to close a section of the Metro for six days
A six-day closure is planned for a busy section of the Metro line to allow for track work to take place.
Tyne and Wear Metro to see major line closure between Benton and North Shields for 5 days
The well-used section of line will see a closure from the 31st of July to the 4th of August in order to allow overhead line renewal work
New signalling tech for Tyne and Wear Metro depot
Gosforth depot on the Tyne and Wear Metro is to get a new, digital signalling system
New Stadler Tyne and Wear Metro train completes its first test run
One of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains has successfully completed its first test run during preparations for entering service later this year.
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.
Newcastle Airport to South Gosforth Metro services resume after overhead wire damage
Metro services are now fully operational following work to repair overhead lines between South Gosforth and Airport.
Tyne & Wear Metro Park & Ride £3.2 Million Upgrades
In order to encourage people to use the Metro park and ride sites, the North East Joint Transport Committee has approved an upgrade.