Tyne and Wear Metro - VibeWire Magazine

Northumberland Line becomes part of Pop Contactless network

The Northumberland Line joins the Pop travel network in a first for Nexus

Nexus, the public body that runs the Tyne and Wear Metro, has submitted a business case to the Government for replacement of its signalling system.

The voiceover announcer for the Tyne and Wear Metro reveals his identity as the new trains enter service

The voiceover announcer for the Tyne and Wear Metro reveals his identity as the new trains enter service

Operators of the Tyne and Wear Metro, Nexus, are proposing to introduce a band on all vapes and electronic cigarettes on Metro services and stations.

The Sunderland line of the Tyne & Wear Metro entered a new era this morning, 18 February, when a new Metro train entered regular passenger service.

Work to restore the canopy at Whitley Bay station has helped to improve the town’s community hub, which has also undergone vital renovation work.

Now that new trains are running on the Tyne & Wear Metro, Nexus has outlined how the rest of the fleet of trains will be brought into service.

A new fare structure being introduced in July for the Tyne & Wear Metro and Shields Ferry will require customers to switch to Pop Pay As You Go.

After months of waiting, the first new Tyne and Wear Metro train has finally entered service.