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The research found veterans take an average of 17 months to feel comfortable in civilian life again

Veterans reveal military slang they still use in civilian life

National Rail also worked with DJ Pete Tong MBE for the launch

National Rail develops song to optimise music discovery skills

Much-loved LNER trains back on North East tracks

Brian Bulmer, from Hebburn, has retired after driving Tyne and Wear Metro trains for 40 years.

I’m retiring after 40 years of driving Tyne and Wear Metro trains

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

LNER warns of disruption to weekend services throughout March

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

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

Northern apprentices

If you want to work on a train this might be the perfect job

First week of line work sees no trains run from North East to London

Opening date for new Northumberland Line station finally revealed

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

A goal this year for 29 per cent is to read a book per week or month.

Reading is set to be the hot new hobby trend for 2026

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

Tyne and Wear Metro announces how long Jesmond platform will be closed

Full travel advice for Metro travellers as Tyneside platform closed

Northern Trains has updated its travel advice ahead of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Northern Trains issue travel update ahead of New Year's Eve

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

One of the 23 new Metro trains now in service.

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

A train passing through Northumberland Park on the Northumberland Line

Sensible, logical and very expensive bid to extend railway line

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

The new western entrance to Newcastle Central Station, opposite the Centre for Life

Heavily-delayed major change at Newcastle Central Station complete

I'd urge you to check journeys in advance ahead of significant changes

Why no trains are running between North East and London this weekend

Transpennine Express is set to start a new Schedule covering northern England from next month.

Transpennine Express announces schedule changes for December

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

Central Station in Newcastle

Vicar's public toilet shock as he's left feeling physically sick

LNER

LNER preparing for biggest timetable change 'in a decade'

Trains and passengers arrive and depart on Great Northern trains at Bradford Interchange station. Northern has launched a Flash Sale with three million tickets from just £2 (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Northern's 'Flash Sale' offers £2 train travel across the North

Some Tyne & Wear Metro services have been suspended.

Metro services suspended due to overhead cable damage

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

Royal Mail is issuing new stamps showcasing iconic British steam locomotives (Images: Getty Images/Royal Mail)

Royal Mail's new stamp set honours British history, and may gain value

Michael Portillo has been checking out the new Metro fleet

Michael Portillo checks out new Metro fleet

LNER services between Newcastle and Edinburgh will be disrupted this weekend.

Train passengers advised to plan ahead of expected disruption

Major rail disruption is expected today (August 24) as a result of industrial action.

'Do not travel' warning for North East rail passengers

(Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Train fares could rise 5.8% – how much your train ticket might cost

LNER.

'Major disruption' to rail services as passengers told not to travel

The new ticket office kiosk at Newcastle Central railway station

LNER makes 'deeply unsuitable' change at North East's busiest station

Tyne and Wear Metro driver Tom Hartley.

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

500,000 passengers have now travelled on the Northumberland Line since it opened, train operator Northern has announced.

Northern Trains celebrate 500,000 journeys on new Northumberland Line
Half a million passengers have now travelled on the Northumberland Line since it opened, train operator Northern has announced.

The Heaton train depot is opening its doors to the public later this year.

How to get a behind the scenes look at Heaton train depot

The UK has lost some remarkable railway stations over the years

15 photos of remarkable lost railway stations

300 Northern railway stations get multi-million pound tech upgrade

An updated signalling system for the Tyne and Wear Metro is thought to bring in a new chapter for the system.

Metro's new signal system thought to be vital for the system's future

A weather warning for thunderstorms is in place for parts of the North East. Picture: Pacemaker

Met Office warns of travel disruption after thunderstorm warnig

Residents Mary Robertson, Alan Hermiston, Bill Oliphant and Linda Tarron from HC-One’s Ashington Grange Care Home on train trip

Care home residents' nostalgic train trip on reopened Newcastle line

The proposed new Washington route.

Here's how to have your say about the Washington Metro extension

All aboard? The 17 quietest & least used railway stations in the North

Why trains not running between Airport and Regent Centre and how long

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

Four day Metro line closure: Dates, replacement buses, advice and more

Alpine heaven in Andermatt

I visited an alpine haven which should be on all foodies bucket lists

Michael and Sheila Hamson inherited an 18th Century home and made a rare discovery of antique padlocks.

Padlock hoard: Man unearths ornate antique padlocks worth thousands

Metro and bus schedules across the North East this Bank Holiday

Men hold shut gates of level crossing in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

Watch: Man lies down on level crossing for photo

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