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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, 9:16 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]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?

I know. The Government granted Nexus £350m, and the original projection was £385m-£389m. I'd put the £500m more so down to sloppy journalism, as it wasn't part of a quoted source.

(09 May 2014, 9:14 pm)aureolin wrote [ -> ]http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-6607526

A slightly different angle taken by The Journal http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-e...ce=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Metro staff to strike...

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/what-s-on/...-1-6627997

(20 May 2014, 5:40 pm)citaro5284 wrote [ -> ]Metro staff to strike...

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/what-s-on/...-1-6627997

“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...

(20 May 2014, 5:44 pm)Dan wrote [ -> ]“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...

More info here - http://www.rmt.org.uk/news/rmt-calls-ind...ear-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.

This is a first!

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

(21 May 2014, 7:59 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]This is a first!

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

its not it happen quite a few times before

(21 May 2014, 5:56 am)aureolin wrote [ -> ]More info here - http://www.rmt.org.uk/news/rmt-calls-ind...ear-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.

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, 7:32 am)marxistafozzski wrote [ -> ]Did Metro go on strike a few years ago when there was a big concert at Sunderland...possiby when Coldplay played there

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".

(22 May 2014, 7:45 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]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".

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

Something has happened again...


Go North East
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We are currently accepting Metro tickets between Newcastle Market Street and Walkergate.

(21 May 2014, 5:56 am)aureolin wrote [ -> ]More info here - http://www.rmt.org.uk/news/rmt-calls-ind...ear-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.

Details of extra buses along the Metro lines here.

Not sure if anything's been put on Metro's Twitter, but someone has just put this on Facebook:

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.

Details of first/last Metro's on strike day

http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/fi...202014.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V80Isj9JK1s

quite like this

(22 May 2014, 8:11 am)marxistafozzski wrote [ -> ]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

And of course they should strike to cause maximum disruption. It's pointless otherwise. I'll be joining my local picket line on Wednesday to show support.

(27 May 2014, 1:13 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]http://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/tomorr...een-called

Statement from the RMT: http://www.rmt.org.uk/news/dismissal-m-p...tro270514/

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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Absolutely hopeless. Clearly forgot to cancel an automatic posting.

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Lmao just read it, they are hopeless

4038 & 4084 running together today doing train 102

Will advertisements be placed on the refurbished metrocars or not?

(04 Jun 2014, 11:16 am)Scott wrote [ -> ]Most adverts are vinyls which just peel of when finished with, so I would imagine they would. I think they would probably wait until they have all be refurbished.

Depending on the length of time the vinyl is applied for, they can leave behind some hideous marks which means that they would have to be repainted again.

(04 Jun 2014, 11:51 am)Scott wrote [ -> ]I've seen a bad examble on one of Gon North East's Blaydon Racers, where you could see the outlines of the Red Arrows vinyls.

Yes, the vinyl marks left behind on the windows from the Red Arrows cannot be removed.

The ex-London artics had marks left behind from London vinyls which could be seen with the old branding on the X66 (can't remember if you can with the new branding or not).

Fleet list updated and is now correct based on the current fleet position as at 03/06/14 - with information given courtesy of Gem63.

http://northeastbuses.co.uk/fleet/metro.php

Fire reported at St James Metro station

(09 Jun 2014, 8:37 pm)Andreos Constantopolous wrote [ -> ]Fire reported at St James Metro station

A big one?

(09 Jun 2014, 8:40 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]A big one?

Not sure. Hard to tell from photos on twitter.

Unsure whether it is the station itself or the bushes on the top.

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First night back, walked into this fire at St James Metro Station. Seems to be a minor incident on outside #newcastle http://t.co/OJ335j8LYj