Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has formally handed over the 46th and final new Class 555 Metro train to Nexus this month – two months ahead of an end of 2026 target date. It marks the final stages of a a £362 million project project which has been transformational for many thousands of customers and has […]
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Plaque unveiled in memory Metro ‘pioneer’ Tony Ridley
A plaque has been unveiled to commemorate Professor Tony Ridley, the man who helped to make the Tyne and Wear Metro system a reality. Prof Ridley, who was originally from Sunderland, was the main driver of the Metro project in its early years, and without his leadership it may never have come to fruition. He […]
Plaque unveiled in memory Metro ‘pioneer’ Tony Ridley
A plaque has been unveiled to commemorate Professor Tony Ridley, the man who helped to make the Tyne and Wear Metro system a reality. Prof Ridley, who was originally from Sunderland, was the main driver of the Metro project in its early years, and without his leadership it may never have come to fruition. He […]
Kier appointed to lead design of Heaton Park Metrolink stop upgrade
UK infrastructure services and construction group Kier has been appointed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to lead the design of improvements to Heaton Park Metrolink stop in Prestwich, Greater Manchester. The scheme, which is being delivered as part of the Metrolink Stop Improvements Programme, will make the stop more accessible and enhance the customer […]
Airport firefighters get to grips with new Metro trains
Newcastle Airport firefighters have completed a series of vital training sessions on the new Metro Tyne and Wear trains – ensuring they are familiarised with them in the event of an emergency at the airport terminal. The training was delivered to all four of the Airport’s fire watches, whose job it is to provide 24/7 emergency […]
TfL publishes updated Interchange Guidelines to help create better connected journeys
Transport for London (TfL) has published updated Interchange Best Practice Guidelines, providing the latest guidance to help boroughs and other partners deliver high-quality transport interchanges across the capital. The revised guidance – designed to help planners, developers and transport operators – reflects changes in policy and best practice since the previous edition was published in […]
TfL publishes updated Interchange Guidelines to help create better connected journeys
Transport for London (TfL) has published updated Interchange Best Practice Guidelines, providing the latest guidance to help boroughs and other partners deliver high-quality transport interchanges across the capital. The revised guidance – designed to help planners, developers and transport operators – reflects changes in policy and best practice since the previous edition was published in […]
Consultation opens on proposed new London Overground route
Londoners are being invited to have their say on plans for a proposed new London Overground service linking Hendon and Hounslow. Transport for London (TfL) is running an eight-week consultation from Wednesday 23 September until Wednesday 18 November 2026, which invites feedback for the first time on proposals to create an 18.5km passenger route on […]