(09 May 2014, 9:16 pm)Dan The cost of this project to refurbish stations and all that malarkey has changed in price about three times now, I'm sure... What happened to the £385m figure?

(09 May 2014, 9:14 pm)aureolin http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/business/transport-secretary-agrees-to-discuss-extending-metro-to-washington-1-6607526

(20 May 2014, 5:40 pm)citaro5284 Metro staff to strike...

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/what-s-on/gigs-music/metro-strikes-announced-for-sunderland-one-direction-gig-1-6627997

(20 May 2014, 5:44 pm)Dan “Should the industrial action go ahead, we are confident that we will still be able to operate a reduced Metro service on the day of the strike and will prioritise moving concert-goers to and from Sunderland, as well as recognising the needs of our regular customers.

Perhaps a better idea would be to give the local bus companies a bell and ask them to help out? It would cost them some money, but if your customers are truly the priority - especially on a night when a hell of a lot more are expected to be travelling on public transport...

(21 May 2014, 7:59 pm)Tom This is a first!

''Minor delays system wide due to an earlier fire alarm at Haymarket Station''

(21 May 2014, 5:56 am)aureolin More info here - http://www.rmt.org.uk/news/rmt-calls-industrial-action-db-regio-tyne-and-wear-metro/

I'd hope no bus drivers would take up the overtime to cover strikers. Secondary action is of course illegal, but there's more often than not, no obligation for compulsory overtime. If customers are the priority then DB should make a proper effort to resolve the dispute instead.

(22 May 2014, 7:32 am)marxistafozzski Did Metro go on strike a few years ago when there was a big concert at Sunderland...possiby when Coldplay played there

(22 May 2014, 7:45 am)Dan I certainly re-call another similar incident, with the same quote being used as now: "It wasn't our intention to strike on the same day as a major concert - this was just the earliest we could strike".

(21 May 2014, 5:56 am)aureolin More info here - http://www.rmt.org.uk/news/rmt-calls-industrial-action-db-regio-tyne-and-wear-metro/

I'd hope no bus drivers would take up the overtime to cover strikers. Secondary action is of course illegal, but there's more often than not, no obligation for compulsory overtime. If customers are the priority then DB should make a proper effort to resolve the dispute instead.

What the hell is going on with metro service. Not joking when I say there's about 200 of us stuck on the platform at Pelaw about 3 trains have pulled in and everyone's been told to get off cos there's a 'fault' with 3 of the trains. This is ridiculous.

(22 May 2014, 8:11 am)marxistafozzski More like "fuck you, we will try to cause maximum disruption" that is there intention, if so, why not strike on Wednesday, of course we know the answer to that, Striking during a major event is going to get headlines, I am all for the right to strike and all for trade unions, they do do good, they have my family members in the past

(27 May 2014, 1:13 pm)Michael http://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/tomorrows-metro-strike-has-been-called

27 May 2014
RMT

SETTLEMENT REACHED – ALL MEMBERS INSTRUCTED TO WORK NORMALLY

I am pleased to be able to advise you that as a result of negotiations by the Union’s Lead Officers and local representative a settlement has been reached that is acceptable to our member, Brother Pringle.

It is a credit to you all that you were not willing to allow this miscarriage of justice and voted in favour of industrial action in support of Michael. By standing together and showing such magnificent support you have made management come to their senses and make an acceptable offer.

As a result the General Grades Committee has cancelled all industrial action, both strike and short of strike, and members are instructed to work normally.

Unity is Strength

Tyne and Wear Metro
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As a result of strike action by the RMT union Metro services are running a reduced frequency to all stations until about 4pm. From 4pm trains will not be running between Airport-Regent Centre, Benton-St James or Pelaw-South Shields. Trains will be operating between Regent Centre-South Hylton and Benton-Pelaw. For help planning your journey contact North East Traveline 0871 200 22 33.
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