(01 Mar 2013, 5:41 pm)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ] (01 Mar 2013, 4:18 pm)Daniel wrote [ -> ]I'd still love to know why Tyne and Wear operators register Metro replacement work - surely, as it's rail replacement work, they needn't? After all, that's classed as private and work and need not be registered...
Because they issue Metro Tickets and take fares, they have to be registered with VOSA. Normal Rail Replacement runs don't take fares or issue tickets.
Makes sense - total blonde moment. Ta.
I do believe that some of the comments are correct... Why aren't Nexus and Sunderland council thinking about joining the Metro line up to some of the estates it does not currently serve? Admittedly, this would be unidealistic as it would require a lot of hard work and road closures etc for it to be able to happen, but a circular around Sunderland like Newcastle currently has seems like a great idea to me.
Though this could potentially draw customers away from buses, it does provide faster connections for those who require them!
(25 Mar 2013, 6:41 pm)cbma06 wrote [ -> ]http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/busin...-1-5527589
Published on Monday 25 March 2013 16:18
PLANS to extend the Metro to Washington could finally be on track after councillors unveiled an ambitious blueprint for the region’s development.
Another pie in the sky story from the Echo. I'll not hold my breath until such a time that I see the green light confirmation.
I noticed in that article it refers to the Metro petition that was done, but to be honest, it was an extremely disappointing turn out for something that ran for 3 months. Not even 350 signatures - a 0.65% turnout if you take the population from the 2001 Census information. Not exactly a great call for a town wanting a 'vital' transport link.
Anyway, the Government (DfT) has already responded to that, and it's just the same bog standard response that they've given to anyone else who has enquired via their MP.
Response from Government (via Hansard):
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa...7p0001.htm
Source of Petition signatures (via Washington Star):
http://www.washingtonstar.co.uk/news/loc...-1-5502675
When I first saw the story and plans mentioned 15 years ago, I was over the moon.
Since then, The Echo or Chronicle rehash the same old story every couple of years. There was even mention of some sort of tram system from Sunderland to Doxford Park via Silksworth using the route of an old mineral line and trams diverging out of St James metro station towards Elswick and Arthurs Hill in Newcastle once.
Personally (ironic seeing as its the anniversary of the Beeching Report), I would love to see the full stretch of Leamside Line including the link between Penshaw and South Hylton reopened - whether its for Metro or another operator.
Down on the River Wear nr Finchale Abbey in Durham you can still see remnants of the spur between the ECML and the Leamside Line. Not sure how feasible it would be to reinstate that section - but it would introduce a fairly quick rail link between Sunderland and Durham. Seeing as Durham is pressing for a new road link to ease congestion, it might be worth investigating the rail option instead.
For those who aren't aware - there will be no metro trains running between Brockley Whins / Hebburn and Gateshead Stadium all bank holiday weekend from tomorrow through to Monday to allow for modernisation work.
http://www.nexus.org.uk/news/2013/major-...er-weekend
As well as the 900/901 replacement bus services mentioned in the link, there will be a shuttle 902 between Hebburn and Brockley Whins for the SAFC match.
Also not mentioned in the link is the X901, which will be running up to every 15 minutes between Park Lane, Sunderland, Heworth and Gateshead - calling at these stations only. The timetables for these services can be found here -
http://www.nexus.org.uk/metro
The modernisation work between Gateshead Stadium and Brockley Whins/Hebburn is to over-run and as such, the 900 and 901 will be running tommorrow morning from start of service until 9am at present.
A reminder that a Metro Replacement bus service is in operation today, until 12:30.
12th May - No trains Monument to Heworth until 1230
On Sunday 12 May, to allow for modernisation work. A frequent bus replacement service will be running. Your journey may take longer so please leave extra time for travel.
I'm fairly positive Nexus said in their last major line closure (while repairing/replacing the bridge at Wallsend Metro), that said closure was to be the final major one... Hmm...
Any registrations put in yet?
(23 May 2013, 3:18 pm)Daniel wrote [ -> ]I'm fairly positive Nexus said in their last major line closure (while repairing/replacing the bridge at Wallsend Metro), that said closure was to be the final major one... Hmm...
Any registrations put in yet?
What they said was the Last major closure on the southern half of the North Tyneside Loop, not the last major line closure.
has anyone seen the advert on channel 5 with the metro in it
(29 May 2013, 7:31 pm)daniel p wrote [ -> ]has anyone seen the advert on channel 5 with the metro in it
Can you be more specific? I've not seen it because I don't watch Channel 5 frequently, but would like to YouTube it if possible.
(29 May 2013, 7:34 pm)Daniel wrote [ -> ] (29 May 2013, 7:31 pm)daniel p wrote [ -> ]has anyone seen the advert on channel 5 with the metro in it
Can you be more specific? I've not seen it because I don't watch Channel 5 frequently, but would like to YouTube it if possible.
its to do with steel works and shows metro going into Gosforth depot Yorkshire bank