An historic Metro footbridge in North Tyneside is undergoing major restoration work. The bridge at Whitley Bay Metro station will be restored to its former glory, as part of the Metro Asset Renewal Programme. The work forms part of the multi-million pound renewal scheme at the Grade II Listed station, which has already seen its […]
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New Metro fleet roll out reaches the halfway stage
One year on from the first new Tyne and Wear Metro train entering service, the target of having half of the fleet operating before the end of the year has now been achieved. It marks another significant milestone for the £362m project, which is transforming the Tyne and Wear Metro for customers and its workforce. […]
Driver training on the new Metro train fleet is completed
Driver training on the new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet has been successfully completed – marking another major milestone for the £362m project. More than 200 members of Metro train crew, including drivers and operations managers, have undertaken the intensive training programme. Metro operator Nexus confirmed today, Tuesday 16 December, that the final group of […]
Metro worker retires after four decades of dedicated signalling maintenance
A Metro worker has taken a well-deserved retirement after almost 40 years maintaining its signalling system. John Eagle said he was proud to have played his part in the success of the Tyne and Wear Metro over so many decades. John, 66, of Gateshead, has worked on Metro signalling since 1987, but he has now […]
Metro worker retires after 40 years repairing ticket machines
A long-serving Metro worker is set to retire after 40 years repairing ticket machines on the system. Alex Carr has headed up the maintenance of the 225 ticket machines across The Tyne and Wear Metro’s 60 stations for the last four decades. Alex, 60, of Dipton in County Durham, manages the Nexus Automatic Fare Collection […]