Tributes have been paid to Professor Tony Ridley, the mastermind of the Tyne and Wear Metro, who has passed away aged 92. 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. As a respected […]
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Nexus employees raise almost £7,000 for mental health charity
Kind hearted Nexus employees have raised £6900 for James’ Place, following a year of fundraising activities. James’ Place offer free, lifesaving therapy to suicidal men at centres across England. Their Newcastle centre supports men across the North of England. The money was officially handed over at a cheque presentation at the charity’s Newcastle centre on […]
Nexus employees raise almost £7,000 for mental health charity
Kind hearted Nexus employees have raised £6900 for James’ Place, following a year of fundraising activities. James’ Place offer free, lifesaving therapy to suicidal men at centres across England. Their Newcastle centre supports men across the North of England. The money was officially handed over at a cheque presentation at the charity’s Newcastle centre on […]
Rare Tyne and Wear Metro tickets discovered on eBay
Rare Metro tickets that were purchased the night before the network had opened to the public have been discovered on eBay. The tickets, nine in total, were issued on Sunday 10 August 1980 – the eve of Metro’s first day of service. Metro operator Nexus said that not many will be in existence and it […]
One of Metro’s longest serving drivers retires after 40 years
One of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s longest serving drivers has retired after 40 years in the role. Brian Bulmer, 67, of Hebburn in South Tyneside, has bid an emotional farewell to his colleagues, a job he has “absolutely loved”, and to his many thousands of customers. Brian started driving Metros in 1986 and described […]
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 […]
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 […]
Metro Control Room set for an £8.8 million upgrade
The Tyne and Wear Metro Control Room is set for an £8.8 million upgrade to key systems essential to the day-to-day operation of the system. Technology which manages key assets, including Metro power supply, fire and intruder alarms, lighting, lifts, escalators, and tunnel drainage pumps, will be renewed to an upgraded digital standard. The current […]
Greater Manchester tram network to see significant work this year
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will undertake a significant programme of work this year to build the capacity and resilience of its tracks, trams, and workforce. It’s part of a £150 million programme of work to maintain, upgrade, and improve tram infrastructure to make sure the Bee Network continues to deliver safe, reliable, and accessible […]