Vintage treasure uncovered during renewal work on the Tyne and Wear Metro
Vintage recordings of The Hobbit (1937) by J.R.R Tolkien have been unexpectedly uncovered on a Tyne and Wear Metro line in Newcastle upon Tyne. The di…
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Metro switches ‘Report It’ system to WhatsApp
Passengers on the Tyne and Wear Metro are now able to report antisocial behaviour quickly and without cost via WhatsApp.
Nexus apprentices crowned Bake Off champions
Two graduate apprentices at Nexus have sharpened their teamwork and time management skills after scooping first place in a national baking contest ins…
TV appearance for Tyne and Wear Metro station and train
BBC Three premiered a new series of short-form dramas named DOPPELGÄNGER, which featured the Tyne and Wear Metro.
Tyne and Wear Metro’s youngest ever driver set to retire
The youngest person to join the Tyne and Wear Metro as a driver is now retiring after nearly 50 years of service.
Francis Bourgeois films new arrival of new Tyne and Wear Metro trains in North London
Railway enthusiast Francis Bourgeois has filmed a new Tyne and Wear Metro being delivered for followers of his social media channel.
Metro carriage to appear at London Theatre
From the 13th-24th January, the replica Metro carriage featured in Gerry and Sewell will appear in London's Aldwych Theatre.
Half of new Metro train fleet now in service
Half of the Tyne and Wear Metro's new train fleet is now in operational service, just one year after introducing the first of the new trains.
Major milestone reached in the introduction of new Metro trains
A major milestone has been reached in the full introduction of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new fleet of trains with the completion of driver training.
Metro carriage used for fire and rescue training
A few months ago, old Metro carriage 4019 was donated to the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS).