(07 Dec 2016, 8:24 pm)Tom wrote [ -> ]Latest update - ''No trains Gateshead - Pelaw due to a fatality between Felling and Heworth. Ticket acceptance on buses 27, 57, 58, 93.''
So sad 
, R.I.P
According comments on Facebook, the person was walking along the tracks. (it's not confirmed if it was a man or women so using "person")
The person hit last night has been named. 40 year old bloke from Heaton
(08 Dec 2016, 1:09 pm)Andreos1 wrote [ -> ]The person hit last night has been named. 40 year old bloke from Heaton
=(, just reading the Chronicle, sad news for his family, thinking of them, same as the driver and the passengers who were on the train at the time. =(
There are no trains running between North Shields and Wallsend in both directions until further notice . This is due to a vehicle hitting a Metro bridge.
Go North East are accepting Metro tickets in the affected area on bus services 1 & 17 between Wallsend and North Shields.
We will update you as soon as we have more information.
NEXUS are up to date with services then?
This is new:
Due to driver resource issues some services will be cancelled at certain times today, however we are still running a frequent service.
At 11:45 we will close the line between Brockley Whins and East Boldon in both direction. There will be a replacement bus service running between Heworth and East Boldon, and staff at either end to assist. The estimated time given will be up to 1 hour.
If you need to know where to find your replacement bus stop, in the station there will be a transfer map. Also in our timetable section of our website there is onward travel information.
http://www.nexus.org.uk/metro/timetables-stations
(06 Jan 2017, 10:45 am)Michael wrote [ -> ]At 11:45 we will close the line between Brockley Whins and East Boldon in both direction. There will be a replacement bus service running between Heworth and East Boldon, and staff at either end to assist. The estimated time given will be up to 1 hour.
If you need to know where to find your replacement bus stop, in the station there will be a transfer map. Also in our timetable section of our website there is onward travel information.
http://www.nexus.org.uk/metro/timetables-stations
Operated by Go North East - two buses from Percy Main (3888 and 3890), and one from Riverside.
Anyone noticed that a few of the late evening journeys which previously terminated at Manors are now terminating at Monument (platform 4) from February.
I can imagine that it will be a bit confusing if they decide to use "Monument via Newcastle" on the on-board announcements, as they do with St James and Manors.
(26 Jan 2017, 3:04 pm)BJ10VUS wrote [ -> ]Anyone noticed that a few of the late evening journeys which previously terminated at Manors are now terminating at Monument (platform 4) from February.
I can imagine that it will be a bit confusing if they decide to use "Monument via Newcastle" on the on-board announcements, as they do with St James and Manors.
I'd imagine they'd just use 'via the Coast', as they do with everything else on that line?
There will be a line closure between St James and Wallsend on 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 February 2017. A replacement bus service will operate during the closure periods.
EDIT. Schedule of works now extended to include 4th & 5th March 2017.
(01 Feb 2017, 8:20 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote [ -> ]There will be a line closure between St James and Wallsend on 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 February 2017. A replacement bus service will operate during the closure periods.
Wonder who gets contract
Tyne and Wear Metro
We are currently having network issues with the card readers at stations. Where possible we ask that customers bring cash to purchase their tickets with. If you are unable to purchase a ticket, please contact the Help Point at the station.
Engineers are currently on site trying to rectify the issue. We will update once we have further information. Thank you for your patience.
The Tyne and Wear Metro is a vital part of commuter, leisure and tourist travel for many people in North East England. It is the busiest urban rail system in the UK outside London, carrying around 40 million passengers a year.
Although the Metro has always stood for innovation, after nearly four decades its train fleet will soon need to be replaced.
Nexus, the public body which owns and manages Metro, is completing a detailed business case for a £540 million investment in a new train fleet and the infrastructure to support it, building on its current programme to renew track, technology and other key assets.
A new train fleet will be around for decades to come and Nexus wants to ensure its design reflects the aspirations and needs of people across the community, and throughout their lives.
It has partnered with Open Lab at Newcastle University to work with people across Tyne and Wear to understand their needs and develop proposals for future Metrocars. These insights will then be used as designs for new trains are developed with suppliers in 2017.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h-IrjDy8Kk
There are no trains running between Airport and Regent Centre in both directions, this is due to a failed train.
We will update you once we have more information.
(18 Feb 2017, 3:37 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]There are no trains running between Airport and Regent Centre in both directions, this is due to a failed train.
We will update you once we have more information.
Still down:
There are no trains running between Airport and South Gosforth in both directions until further notice. This is due to a failed train.
A mini bus replacement service is in operation in each direction
Stagecoach are accepting Metro tickets in the affected area. Bus services 6&7 operate between South Gosforth and Kingston Park.
We will update you as soon as we have more information.
(18 Feb 2017, 6:16 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Still down:
There are no trains running between Airport and South Gosforth in both directions until further notice. This is due to a failed train.
A mini bus replacement service is in operation in each direction
Stagecoach are accepting Metro tickets in the affected area. Bus services 6&7 operate between South Gosforth and Kingston Park.
We will update you as soon as we have more information.
Tyne and Wear Metro
There are delays of up to 15 mins between Monument and Airport , up to 30 mins between Airport and South Gosforth, this is due to a failed train. The mini bus/taxi replacement service are still operating for the next 60 minutes from 19:05.
There was an interesting o/b from Monkseaton Metro on Radio Newcastle this morning, ahead of the handover from DB back to Nexus.
I imagine it will be available to listen to online.
Train service suspended between Wallsend and North Shields due to an overhead line issue at Howdon. A bus replacement service is in operation. Additionally, Go North East bus services 1, 42 and 310 are accepting Metro tickets.
Trains running to all other destinations subject to a 20 minute delay in some areas.
Please leave extra time for your journey.
Anyone know who's operating the bus replacement service?
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Tyne and Wear Metro
Trains are now running between South Shields and Gateshead Stadium but with up to 30 mins delays due to problem with the overhead line.
(06 Apr 2017, 9:37 am)Michael wrote [ -> ]Train service suspended between Wallsend and North Shields due to an overhead line issue at Howdon. A bus replacement service is in operation. Additionally, Go North East bus services 1, 42 and 310 are accepting Metro tickets.
Trains running to all other destinations subject to a 20 minute delay in some areas.
Please leave extra time for your journey.
Anyone know who's operating the bus replacement service?
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Tyne and Wear Metro
Trains are now running between South Shields and Gateshead Stadium but with up to 30 mins delays due to problem with the overhead line.
Go North East.
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(06 Apr 2017, 9:41 am)Dan wrote [ -> ]Go North East.
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Thanks Dan.
What are they using on it?
(06 Apr 2017, 9:37 am)Michael wrote [ -> ]Train service suspended between Wallsend and North Shields due to an overhead line issue at Howdon. A bus replacement service is in operation. Additionally, Go North East bus services 1, 42 and 310 are accepting Metro tickets.
Trains running to all other destinations subject to a 20 minute delay in some areas.
Please leave extra time for your journey.
Anyone know who's operating the bus replacement service?
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Tyne and Wear Metro
Trains are now running between South Shields and Gateshead Stadium but with up to 30 mins delays due to problem with the overhead line.
Seems daft that the 310 and 42 are accepting tickets. 42 only serves wallsend metro, howdon and north shields. 310 on north shields and meadowell. Would be better the 11 accepting them.
6116,6117,6031 and 3972 operated emergency metro replacements last night.
Metro replacement
(06 Apr 2017, 9:56 am)Michael wrote [ -> ]Thanks Dan.
What are they using on it?
Buses
Seen this on Facebook... Once again, they're just recycling information which we know already...
Plans for the replacement carriages - set to be launched after 2021 - will go before councillors on the North East Combined Authority (NECA) next week.
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...w-12887650
4001 has been repainted into the standard Metro livery...