Tyne and Wear Metro
Tyne and Wear Metro
Was on the metro a few days ago and some drunk was sitting in the middle of the train wearing a tiara a drinking a bottle of vodka and then lit a cigarette a started smoking only for an elderly gentleman to jump up and grab it out of his hand then another young lad came and pushed him off the train at Shiremoor after he'd threatened the elderly man
Any idea what the 'police incident' was between Heworth and Pelaw earlier, causing systemwide delays?
An old woman, who was rather inebriated, informed me that there was no trains for three hours...but I don't know how true that was, given that she didn't have a clue where she was.
(27 Sep 2014, 6:20 pm)Dan Any idea what the 'police incident' was between Heworth and Pelaw earlier, causing systemwide delays?It's true. Around about 5.30ish I think.
An old woman, who was rather inebriated, informed me that there was no trains for three hours...but I don't know how true that was, given that she didn't have a clue where she was.
(27 Sep 2014, 6:20 pm)Dan Any idea what the 'police incident' was between Heworth and Pelaw earlier, causing systemwide delays?It's true. Around about 5.30ish I think.
An old woman, who was rather inebriated, informed me that there was no trains for three hours...but I don't know how true that was, given that she didn't have a clue where she was.
Poor performance on the Metro network this evening...
I missed the 9 in North Shields and it was about 20 minutes for the next one so the quicker journey would be to use the Metro to Newcastle, then to Stadium of Light... What a mistake that was!
The Metro appeared to be running 10 minutes late (the one I was going to be getting, due in 2 mins, was in fact due in 6), and this Metro was creeping along the track all the way to Byker due to 'low rail adhesion'. We got chucked off at Byker, and were told to get on the next one as that one was being withdrawn at Manors.
I expected it to be very much like my experience a few weeks back where I had to wait for about 15 mins at Pelaw...but no... next Metro was due in 2 minutes! The one after that was due a minute later - the one we all got on didn't seem to be suffering from leaves on the line though..!
Remind me to just wait an extra 20 mins in the freezing cold for the 9 in future....
(14 Oct 2014, 5:40 pm)Dan Poor performance on the Metro network this evening...
I missed the 9 in North Shields and it was about 20 minutes for the next one so the quicker journey would be to use the Metro to Newcastle, then to Stadium of Light... What a mistake that was!
The Metro appeared to be running 10 minutes late (the one I was going to be getting, due in 2 mins, was in fact due in 6), and this Metro was creeping along the track all the way to Byker due to 'low rail adhesion'. We got chucked off at Byker, and were told to get on the next one as that one was being withdrawn at Manors.
I expected it to be very much like my experience a few weeks back where I had to wait for about 15 mins at Pelaw...but no... next Metro was due in 2 minutes! The one after that was due a minute later - the one we all got on didn't seem to be suffering from leaves on the line though..!
Remind me to just wait an extra 20 mins in the freezing cold for the 9 in future....
(14 Oct 2014, 5:40 pm)Dan Poor performance on the Metro network this evening...
I missed the 9 in North Shields and it was about 20 minutes for the next one so the quicker journey would be to use the Metro to Newcastle, then to Stadium of Light... What a mistake that was!
The Metro appeared to be running 10 minutes late (the one I was going to be getting, due in 2 mins, was in fact due in 6), and this Metro was creeping along the track all the way to Byker due to 'low rail adhesion'. We got chucked off at Byker, and were told to get on the next one as that one was being withdrawn at Manors.
I expected it to be very much like my experience a few weeks back where I had to wait for about 15 mins at Pelaw...but no... next Metro was due in 2 minutes! The one after that was due a minute later - the one we all got on didn't seem to be suffering from leaves on the line though..!
Remind me to just wait an extra 20 mins in the freezing cold for the 9 in future....
(14 Oct 2014, 6:51 pm)Bus_User I was on the exact train as yourself(i got on at wallsend) and it did involved a brand new refurbished set(4043) so i wonder if that had anything to do it? The weather was a bit drizzly which no doubt did not help matters mind.
Why would you describe it as 'poor' though? What would you of done differently? The train was terminating at Manors and then heading back to South Shields so the train was regulated so there was less delays heading back towards the coast.
As far as I can see, it was the correct decision to keep any delays down and imo was not 'poor' at all.
(14 Oct 2014, 6:51 pm)Bus_User I was on the exact train as yourself(i got on at wallsend) and it did involved a brand new refurbished set(4043) so i wonder if that had anything to do it? The weather was a bit drizzly which no doubt did not help matters mind.
Why would you describe it as 'poor' though? What would you of done differently? The train was terminating at Manors and then heading back to South Shields so the train was regulated so there was less delays heading back towards the coast.
As far as I can see, it was the correct decision to keep any delays down and imo was not 'poor' at all.
(14 Oct 2014, 6:55 pm)Dan The fact that on a 12-15 minute frequency, three were bunched up together and platforms on the opposite side of the line had quite a substantial amount of passengers due to the no-show of two or three trains?
If that's not poor, I don't know what is...
Without looking I do not know the comparable journey times, but I note the same set which had departed North Shields on Platform 1 towards Newcastle/South Shields actually got there at the same time as I did, using the train from Platform 2 (which is supposedly a shorter journey time).
The rain would surely affect all trains and not just one - and given there was no issues with 'low rail adhesion' on the train we got passed on to at Manors, or on the train I got towards South Hylton...
I wasn't referring to the decision to withdraw the train as 'poor'; after all, it's the only way a train can make up time (which will forever be a reason why I prefer travelling on the road opposed to by track). The situation in general is a rather poor performance though - but then again, it's also the typical fun and games to be had on the Tyne & Wear Metro network.
(14 Oct 2014, 6:55 pm)Dan The fact that on a 12-15 minute frequency, three were bunched up together and platforms on the opposite side of the line had quite a substantial amount of passengers due to the no-show of two or three trains?
If that's not poor, I don't know what is...
Without looking I do not know the comparable journey times, but I note the same set which had departed North Shields on Platform 1 towards Newcastle/South Shields actually got there at the same time as I did, using the train from Platform 2 (which is supposedly a shorter journey time).
The rain would surely affect all trains and not just one - and given there was no issues with 'low rail adhesion' on the train we got passed on to at Manors, or on the train I got towards South Hylton...
I wasn't referring to the decision to withdraw the train as 'poor'; after all, it's the only way a train can make up time (which will forever be a reason why I prefer travelling on the road opposed to by track). The situation in general is a rather poor performance though - but then again, it's also the typical fun and games to be had on the Tyne & Wear Metro network.
(15 Oct 2014, 5:47 pm)Dan Tyne and Wear Metro
Just now ·
There are no trains running between St James and Monument in both directions, this is due to a fire alarm activation. We will update you once we have more information.
Tickets not being accepted on buses..?
(15 Oct 2014, 5:47 pm)Dan Tyne and Wear Metro
Just now ·
There are no trains running between St James and Monument in both directions, this is due to a fire alarm activation. We will update you once we have more information.
Tickets not being accepted on buses..?
(15 Oct 2014, 9:23 pm)Bus_User Why? Its a short 5 min walk between the stations, would seem unnecessary and pointless waiting and boarding a bus for such a quick journey.Plenty of customers still use the Metro between these two stations - so why, if they have paid to use the Metro, should they have to walk?!
(15 Oct 2014, 9:23 pm)Bus_User Why? Its a short 5 min walk between the stations, would seem unnecessary and pointless waiting and boarding a bus for such a quick journey.Plenty of customers still use the Metro between these two stations - so why, if they have paid to use the Metro, should they have to walk?!
(15 Oct 2014, 9:24 pm)Dan Plenty of customers still use the Metro between these two stations - so why, if they have paid to use the Metro, should they have to walk?!
(15 Oct 2014, 9:24 pm)Dan Plenty of customers still use the Metro between these two stations - so why, if they have paid to use the Metro, should they have to walk?!
(15 Oct 2014, 9:28 pm)Bus_User Because the inconvenience is very minor to say the very least and the distance between the stations is just ridiculously short to accept Metro tickets.Let's say I'm recovering from a broken toe and have purchased an all zones day saver ticket...
Although I could be wrong, I very much doubt the suspension would of lasted very long and by the time Nexus contacted bus operators to accept tickets, the suspension would of been lifted?
(15 Oct 2014, 9:28 pm)Bus_User Because the inconvenience is very minor to say the very least and the distance between the stations is just ridiculously short to accept Metro tickets.Let's say I'm recovering from a broken toe and have purchased an all zones day saver ticket...
Although I could be wrong, I very much doubt the suspension would of lasted very long and by the time Nexus contacted bus operators to accept tickets, the suspension would of been lifted?
(15 Oct 2014, 9:28 pm)Bus_User Although I could be wrong, I very much doubt the suspension would of lasted very long and by the time Nexus contacted bus operators to accept tickets, the suspension would of been lifted?
(15 Oct 2014, 9:28 pm)Bus_User Although I could be wrong, I very much doubt the suspension would of lasted very long and by the time Nexus contacted bus operators to accept tickets, the suspension would of been lifted?
(15 Oct 2014, 9:31 pm)citaro5284 Normally its one phone call from Nexus to the Bus Operator, followed by a radio message to the buses, can be arranged within a couple of minutes to be honest.A similar timeframe to them putting details of the disruption on their Social Media pages, no doubt!
(15 Oct 2014, 9:31 pm)Dan Let's say I'm recovering from a broken toe and have purchased an all zones day saver ticket...
I purchased a ticket which allows me to use the Metro to any station in the network - yet I'm left at Monument with no service and I'm forced to walk instead?
Bet they made a saving by not getting the bus operators to give a helping hand...
(15 Oct 2014, 9:31 pm)Dan Let's say I'm recovering from a broken toe and have purchased an all zones day saver ticket...
I purchased a ticket which allows me to use the Metro to any station in the network - yet I'm left at Monument with no service and I'm forced to walk instead?
Bet they made a saving by not getting the bus operators to give a helping hand...
(15 Oct 2014, 9:42 pm)Bus_User Although I could be wrong then in that situation, It will be down to Nexus to offer an alternative arrangement of travel for yourself, most likely a taxi.
I do feel your making more of this than there actually is, if the suspension was between St James' and Manors and there was no bus replacement then your complaint would be more justified.
For 99.9% of passengers however, its a simple 5 min walk to Monument/Haymarket and just looked at the FB page the disruption was around 20 mins.
(15 Oct 2014, 9:42 pm)Bus_User Although I could be wrong then in that situation, It will be down to Nexus to offer an alternative arrangement of travel for yourself, most likely a taxi.
I do feel your making more of this than there actually is, if the suspension was between St James' and Manors and there was no bus replacement then your complaint would be more justified.
For 99.9% of passengers however, its a simple 5 min walk to Monument/Haymarket and just looked at the FB page the disruption was around 20 mins.
What's the story in Balamory today then?