WATCH: 1981 film of Tyne and Wear Metro discovered on eBay
A rare six-minute video film of the Tyne and Wear Metro in its first year of operations in 1981 has been discovered for sale on eBay.
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Driving the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains
Tyne and Wear Metro train driver Sean Docherty has described his experiences in training and driving the Metro's new trains.
Upcoming Tyne and Wear Metro closures announced
On Sunday, 18th May, essential work on the overhead lines in the Metro tunnels under Newcastle City Centre will commence.
Nine-day closure for part of Tyne & Wear Metro
There will be no services for nine days on the Tyne and Wear Metro in the Manors area of Newcastle whilst repairs are made to bridges and tunnels.
WATCH: Timelapse shows Tyne and Wear train depot rebuild
Nexus has released the footage which shows the vast construction project development, from its beginnings in 2020 to completion in January 2024
New Tyne & Wear Metro Gosforth Depot is completed
VolkerFitzPatrick has finished building Tyne and Wear Metro's new depot at Gosforth on behalf of contractor Stadler.
Tyne and Wear Metro to undergo major modernisation work in early 2024
The next three months will see a busy programme of modernisation work on the Tyne and Wear Metro, including track and overhead line renewal.
New Tyne & Wear Metro trains’ sidings completed at rebuilt Gosforth depot
Tyne and Wear Metro is nearing completion of its rebuild of its Gosforth Depot, with tracks installed in the stabling areas for all forty-six new Metr…
Model of “Owd Ratty” in 1880 to go on display at Gosforth show
One of the Ravenglass Railway Museum's latest acquisitions that depicts Owd Ratty in 1880 will be shown at this year’s Gosforth Show.
Demolition work complete at old Tyne and Wear Metro train depot
Marking the end of an era for the Tyne and Wear Metro, the old Gosforth Depot has been completely demolished.
