A busy section of Metro line serving South Tyneside is to undergo a programme of investment in overhead line. A total of 3,200 metres of new overhead wire will be installed during the project. The project will take place during a five-day major line closure between Pelaw and South Shields, Monday 13 April to Friday […]
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South Tyneside Metro line set for major renewal work
A busy section of Metro line serving South Tyneside is to undergo a programme of investment in overhead line. A total of 3,200 metres of new overhead wire will be installed during the project. The project will take place during a five-day major line closure between Pelaw and South Shields, Monday 13 April to Friday […]
Disabled passengers report low accessibility in rail replacement services, says new study
Just 2.8% of surveyed disabled rail passengers say replacement services are fully accessible, according to new independent research published by Great British Rail Replacement (GBRR) on Disabled Access Day. Commissioned in 2025, the research reveals 30% of disabled passengers polled were left without a viable alternative when their train was cancelled or replaced, while two-thirds […]
Improved Cutty Sark station reopens on Monday 23 March
Londoners and visitors will soon be able to enjoy quicker and easier journeys to and from Greenwich town centre following the completion of major escalator upgrade works at Cutty Sark station. Due to be delivered earlier than expected, the work means the station will reopen on Monday 23 March. This is well in advance of […]
Improved Cutty Sark station reopens on Monday 23 March
Londoners and visitors will soon be able to enjoy quicker and easier journeys to and from Greenwich town centre following the completion of major escalator upgrade works at Cutty Sark station. Due to be delivered earlier than expected, the work means the station will reopen on Monday 23 March. This is well in advance of […]