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Metro services are set to be disrupted over the May bank holiday weekend.

May bank holiday weekend set to be hit by Metro service disruption

Revised timetables will be in place across Easter weekend.

Metro and bus schedules for Easter Bank Holiday weekend

Kim McGuinness has capped the price of any single Metro network journey.

New Metro pricing structure comes into place from April

Six arrests were made as part of the first Trojan Metro initiative across the Tyne and Wear Metro network.

'Safe and secure' - covert police Metro operation sees six arrested

Tyne and Wear Metro

Metro control room upgrade expected to impact Easter services

LDR James Robinson outside Tynemouth Priory, celebrating narrowly winning a race from Ashington

We had a Top Gear-style race to find the best mode of transport

The final of the 46 new Tyne and Wear Metro trains have been delivered in the North East from Switzerland.

Nexus receives all 46 brand new Tyne and Wear Metro trains

The official opening of Northumberland Park Train Station, with Cllr Glen Sanderson; Leader of Northumberland County Council, Cllr Karen Clark; Mayor of North Tyneside Council
Cathy Massarella, Managing Director of Nexus Alex Hornby; Commercial Director at Northern and Cllr Martin Gannon; Deputy Mayor at North East Combined Authority.

‘George Stephenson would be proud’: New station opens with Metro link

Northumberland Park Station.

Latest Northumberland Line station to open this weekend

A Tyne and Wear Metro train. Photo: Nexus.

We're making it easier for Metro passengers to report issues

The 'Kids Go Free' travel initiative has returned to the North East for the 2026 February half-term.

Families to travel for less this half-term as ‘Kids Go Free’ returns

A major line closure is set to take place next week.

'Major' metro line closure due start from Monday

Tyne and Wear Metro sign

Thug attacked Metro security guard and punched his own mum in the face

Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

'Well-funded buyers, get in touch' - major hotel is put up for sale

Kim McGuinness has capped the price of any single Metro network journey.

Mayor's Fares on the Metro sees all single journeys capped until 2027

The Shields Ferry service will not run on Tuesday.

Shields Ferry closed due to 'adverse weather conditions'

A major line closure on the Metro system has been announced by Nexus.

Nexus announces five day closure of busy Metro line for renewal work

Phil Taylor, 65 was just 19 when he became the Metro's youngest ever driver. He is now retiring.

I was the Metro's youngest ever driver in the 80s, now I'm retiring

There is a fresh plea to end 'two-tier' Newcastle transport system that's said to be hurting West End areas as they're cut off from Metro

Call to finally tackle two-tier public transport hurting these areas

Nexus have reaffirmed to passengers that E-scooters are banned from the Tyne & Wear Metro network.

Nexus reaffirm Metro E-scooter ban over safety concerns

'Eyesore': Ex Tyne and Wear Metro HQ set for major renovations

There is major disruption between Wallsend and North Shields

Police incident meant no trains ran between Wallsend & North Shields

Full travel advice for Metro travellers as Tyneside platform closed

Social media megastar Francis Bourgeois filmed the arrival the latest new Metro trains.

I don't think I’ve had such an adrenaline rush past midnight

The new ticket barriers at Regent Centre Metro Station

Metro bosses begin rollout to give more stations ticket barriers

The full festive schedule for Tyne and Wear Metro and buses in 2025

One of the 23 new Metro trains now in service.

Major milestone - here's how many new Metro trains are in service

The former passenger and train shed on the grounds of Whitley Bay metro station

Plans go in to save Metro station footbridge after three-year closure

John Eagle is retiring after nearly 40 years looking after the Metro network’s signalling system.

In my blood- dedicated John retires after 40 years on the Metro

A new Tyne and Wear Metro train on its first journey through Sunderland, pictured here at the Stadium of Light

We’re excited to improve for 1,000s of Tyne and Wear Metro customers

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has frozen the current bus fare cap.

Mayor makes exciting announcement to keep bus fares affordable

Alex Carr is retiring after 40 years looking after the Tyne & Wear Metro ticket machines.

The ticket machines are like my children says retiring Metro engineer

New and improved CCTV cameras are being installed across the Tyne and Wear Metro network.

Passengers asked to make the Metro safer, so that’s what we’re doing

Nexus managing director Cathy Massarella on board the first new Tyne and Wear Metro train in passenger service on Wednesday, December 18 2024

Metro boss gives verdict on new trains after rocky first year

The vandalised Northumberland Park Metro station car park

Nexus gives update after shocking vandalism at Metro station car park

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by a line closure this month.

Nexus announces five day line closure impacting Newcastle Airport

North East mayor Kim McGuinness has announced the ban of junk food adverts on the Metro network.
Photo: North East Combined Authority.

North East Mayor teams up with Jamie Oliver in Metro junk food ad ban

Mayor's Kids Go Free is back this October Half Term.

Kids go free on public transport across the North East

The closed A167 Gateshead Highway flyover

Nexus Metro shutdown possible during major demolition works

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by a line closure at the end of October.

Metro operator Nexus announces plans for line closure

We’re proud that Metro is a small part of rail's 200 year history

Richard Talbot, the artist of the original design

West Monkseaton Station sees art deco artwork restored to former glory
An art installation at a North Tyneside Metro station has been restored to its former glory.

I'm drive a Tyne & Wear Metro and the new trains are like Rolls Royces

Services are impacted across the Tyne and Wear Metro. Photo: Nexus. Free to reuse for all LDR partners.

Tyne and Wear Metro suspensions impacting routes across region

The Metro train arrives at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's training centre in Washington.

Fire Service welcomes donation of Metro train for real life training

Michael Portillo has been checking out the new Metro fleet

Michael Portillo checks out new Metro fleet

Trespasser risked life by crossing Metro tracks for dropped sick note

Thousands of runners are preparing to take on the 2025 Great North Run.

Metro station closures and changes for 'busiest day of the year'

Runners use the Metro as they make their way to the start line of the AJ Bell Great North Run. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Great North Run 2025: How to get to the start and finish of the race

Simonside Metro Station is closed due to 'structural issues'.

Nexus inspects every single Metro platform after shutting station down

The Great North Run returns in a matter of weeks.

Great North Run 2025 travel: Full Metro and bus advice

Tyne and Wear Metro driver Tom Hartley.

Metro driver stars in BBC One series about popular heritage steam line

£2.1m is being invested in the Tyne & Wear Metro system.

Work begins on £2.1m investment to improve safety on Tyne & Wear Metro

Runners use the Metro as they make their way to the start line of the AJ Bell Great North Run last year. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Great North Run memories: Re-live the incredible scenes at the start

Multi-million pound plans to expand the car park at the Tyne and Wear Metro’s Callerton Parkway station have been approved.

Decision in on Metro station's expansion to help ease congested roads

North East mayor Kim McGuinness with some of the children set to benefit from the Kids go Free initiative.

Fantastic savings this summer thanks to Kids travel for free offer

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