May bank holiday weekend set to be hit by Metro service disruption
By Neil Fatkin
Published 25th Apr 2026, 10:23 BST
Nexus have confirmed their Metro services are set to be disrupted across the May bank holiday weekend due to rail improvement works.
No Metro trains will run between South Hylton on Sunday May 3 and bank holiday Monday, May 4.
The service will be suspended in both directions for 24 hours to allow for Network Rail improvement works.
Nexus have said a replacement bus service, number 901, will be running between South Hylton and Heworth calling at all stations in both directions.
In addition to the all day Pelaw -South Hylton closures, no Metro services will be running after around 8.30pm on Sunday 3 May until 10.30am on bank holiday Monday.
After 8.30pm on Sunday May 3 until 10.30am the following morning, the 901 service will be extended to Newcastle Monument station.
Nexus has advised passengers to leave more time for their journeys.