Tyne and Wear Metro

Andreos1 04 Nov 2016, 12:19 pm

(03 Nov 2016, 11:36 pm)G-CPTN wrote Falling ridership - so increase the fares?

Is it because of the fall in the £ . . .

The comment from Tobyn Hughes is interesting and provides a little more analysis.

He said: “Metro patronage has seen a decline during the start of 2016/17; without further intervention, the forecast to the end of the year is 37.9m, which is 6% below the 2015/16 level. Various marketing initiatives, including Nexus’ support of the SnowDogs Trail are part of a package of measures to help address the reduction in patronage, especially leisure trips where the declines are most prevalent.

“Linked to this, whilst total Metro farebox is currently outperforming the 2015/16 level, it is below the budget that was established for this financial year. The current forecast is £43.5m which is 1.1% down against budget.”

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Michael 12 Nov 2016, 9:27 am

#2282

There are no trains running between Pelaw and South Hylton in both directions until further notice. This is due to a technical fault.

We are currently operating a bus replacement service, the number x36,x29 ,8, calling at or near to all stations between South Hylton and Pelaw.

We will update you once we have more information.

X29? typical NEXUS

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael 12 Nov 2016, 10:22 am

#2283

(12 Nov 2016, 9:27 am)Michael wrote There are no trains running between Pelaw and South Hylton in both directions until further notice. This is due to a technical fault.

We are currently operating a bus replacement service, the number x36,x29 ,8, calling at or near to all stations between South Hylton and Pelaw.

We will update you once we have more information.

X29? typical NEXUS

Tyne and Wear Metro

The service between Pelaw and South Hylton is expected to be off for most of the day. It could be all day. Thank you for your patience.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

BusLoverMum 12 Nov 2016, 11:42 am

#2284

(12 Nov 2016, 10:22 am)Michael wrote Tyne and Wear Metro

The service between Pelaw and South Hylton is expected to be off for most of the day. It could be all day. Thank you for your patience.

Oh great. That's our plans for the day scuppered.

Michael 12 Nov 2016, 11:59 am

#2285

(12 Nov 2016, 11:42 am)BusLoverMum wrote Oh great. That's our plans for the day scuppered.

Typical =(

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Michael 12 Nov 2016, 12:45 pm

#2286

(12 Nov 2016, 10:22 am)Michael wrote Tyne and Wear Metro

The service between Pelaw and South Hylton is expected to be off for most of the day. It could be all day. Thank you for your patience.

Reports from the Chronicle is that, it'll be off for rest of the day.

Waiting for the Metro to confirm.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan 12 Nov 2016, 1:55 pm

#2287

(12 Nov 2016, 12:45 pm)Michael wrote Reports from the Chronicle is that, it'll be off for rest of the day.

Waiting for the Metro to confirm.

Potentially tomorrow and Monday too.

Michael 12 Nov 2016, 2:05 pm

#2288

(12 Nov 2016, 1:55 pm)Dan wrote Potentially tomorrow and Monday too.

Oh dear, glad i don't use it now haha

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael 12 Nov 2016, 7:07 pm

#2289

Tyne and Wear Metro

UPDATE: This problem will continue through out Sunday.

There are no trains running between Heworth and St. Peters in both directions until further notice. This is due to a technical fault.

We are currently operating a bus replacement service, the number 901, calling at or near to all stations between St. Peters and Heworth.
There is a Metro service between St Peters and South Hylton it will be frequent but not to timetable.

Metro apologises for the inconvenience.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael 12 Nov 2016, 8:54 pm

#2290

From the Sort the metro page:

Hi guys, another update from me...

The Metro will NOT run the full route tomorrow but instead run another shuttle service from South Hylton to Sunderland (these trains will not return to the depot tonight) and the service 901 bus replacement will run all day in the affected area.

Trains will NOT be allowed to run on the line until 8am tomorrow, this includes Northern Rail (I think I seen a time below regarding the first train)

Metro are due to run a full service on Monday and Northern Rail have been approached by Network Rail to run extra services between Sunderland and Newcastle.

To fix the OLE issues is due to take 2 nights (tonight and Sunday night) possession starts at 0001 and as stated above will finish at 8am. Allowing diesel trains only to run.

Again sorry for the long message just wanting to keep you all updated as best as possible.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

South Tyne Lad 13 Nov 2016, 1:29 am

#2291

Anyone know why the Metro Replacement is still running at 01:25 in the morning? Just had a Omnidekka pass my house in service.

Normally the last metro would be at 00:09 from my station ( Brockley Whins ) yet replacements are still running into the night.

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idiot 13 Nov 2016, 2:53 am

#2292

I thought they running late to

jeffman 13 Nov 2016, 3:05 pm

#2293

(13 Nov 2016, 1:29 am)South Tyne Lad wrote Anyone know why the Metro Replacement is still running at 01:25 in the morning? Just had a Omnidekka pass my house in service.

Normally the last metro would be at 00:09 from my station ( Brockley Whins ) yet replacements are still running into the night.

Metro will sometimes request a bus does a final "swoop" through all stations rather than light to the depots, to ensure no one has been missed.

Michael 13 Nov 2016, 6:24 pm

#2294

UPDATE: Network Rail are on Schedule to have work completed for tomorrow morning.

CURRENTLY: There are no trains running between Pelaw and St. Peters in both directions until further notice. This is due to a technical fault.

We are currently operating a bus replacement service, the number 901, calling at or near to all stations between St. Peters and Heworth.

PLEASE NOTE: The bus will have limited availability after 8pm, we will be additional mini-buses to supplement where possible.

Please check Nexus website for information tomorrow morning
http://www.nexus.org.uk/metro/updates?op...isruptions

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael 16 Nov 2016, 5:06 pm

#2295

Taxis have been deployed to keep passengers moving after problems hit the Metro service. An obstruction on the overhead line has knocked out services between Park Lane and South Hylton, Metro said.

Six-seater taxis are operating a shuttle service to carry passengers as Metro engineers work to fix the problem during the busy rush hour period.

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Some nightwork coming up too:

METRO NIGHT WORKING IN YOUR AREA:

MONDAY 07 NOVEMBER 2016 TO SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2016

http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/fi...202016.pdf

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METRO NIGHT WORKING IN YOUR AREA:

MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2016 TO SUNDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2016

http://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/fi...2016_0.pdf

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael 17 Nov 2016, 4:30 pm

#2296

Tyne and Wear Metro

We’re @BridgesSund tomorrow, Friday Nov 18, 1am-3pm, to give you your say on the new Metro fleet designs. Join us. https://metrofutures.org.uk/calendar

Might have a pop down

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Michael 20 Nov 2016, 6:45 pm

#2297

One of Newcastle's busiest roads is set to be closed and Metro services suspended while improvement works are carried out.

Major disruption is on the way for Newcastle’s Metro users and motorists

The city council is set to green light a multi-million pound programme which will see Killingworth Road in South Gosforth widened and the Metro bridge over it demolished and replaced.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.chronic...204076.amp

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Michael 21 Nov 2016, 9:54 pm

#2298

Tyne and Wear Metro:-

No trains between Park Lane and South Hylton due to an obstruction on the line. Station taxis are operating a shuttle service in the affected area.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Michael 23 Nov 2016, 6:13 pm

#2299

Tyne and Wear Metro

Due to a problem with the overhead line there are no trains Pelaw - South Shields. Go North East are accepting Metro tickets on bus services number 27 from Heworth to South Shields. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Same old s***e!

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

northern156 23 Nov 2016, 8:43 pm

#2300

Please refrain from using foul language...

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Michael 23 Nov 2016, 8:46 pm

#2301

(23 Nov 2016, 8:43 pm)northern156 wrote Please refrain from using foul language...

Ye sorry, it's true though!

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Michael 24 Nov 2016, 8:22 pm

#2302

This could be good news:

Contract for £550m Metro train revamp could stay in the region with Hitachi

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...p-12224217

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Michael 24 Nov 2016, 10:08 pm

#2303

Day of Metro misery leads to surprise £20m improvement plan announcement

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...e-12226810

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Andreos1 25 Nov 2016, 5:12 pm

#2304

A year or so ago, there was a guy in London who ran between tube stations. He jumped off a tube and ran to the next station, getting on the same tube he had got off just moments earlier.

There's a video of a guy doing the same between Illford Road and South Gosforth.
It took 4 attempts, but he did it.

Dunno why, but after seeing the video it just doesn't seem as dramatic.

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Michael 26 Nov 2016, 10:51 pm

#2305

From "Sort the metro" page:

For anyone traveling between Pelaw and South Hylton, there are currently delays up to approximately 20 minutes due to Signalling Problems at East Boldon.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

S813 FVK 26 Nov 2016, 10:53 pm

#2306

(26 Nov 2016, 10:51 pm)Michael wrote From "Sort the metro" page:

For anyone traveling between Pelaw and South Hylton, there are currently delays up to approximately 20 minutes due to Signalling Problems at East Boldon.

It is affecting the level crossing barriers too causing services 5 and 50A to be diverted.

BusLoverMum 26 Nov 2016, 11:45 pm

#2307

(24 Nov 2016, 10:08 pm)Michael wrote Day of Metro misery leads to surprise £20m improvement plan announcement

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...e-12226810

The ironic thing, there, is that it would have been a lot faster for people travelling to Sunderland on Thursday to travel via either CLS or Washington, than wait for buses to Heworth then hope for some luck from there. Someone would have needed to direct them from market street to eldon square bus station, though.

Andreos1 27 Nov 2016, 8:58 am

#2308

(26 Nov 2016, 11:45 pm)BusLoverMum wrote The ironic thing, there, is that it would have been a lot faster for people travelling to Sunderland on Thursday to travel via either CLS or Washington, than wait for buses to Heworth then hope for some luck from there. Someone would have needed to direct them from market street to eldon square bus station, though.

I'm surprised Northern services havent been pushed more for journeys to/from Heworth and Sunderland. Ticket acceptance is mutual on a range of tickets already and although some services are often busy at is is, it would have taken the strain off the hired in buses.

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Michael 07 Dec 2016, 7:39 pm

#2309

Sad news on the metro tonight.. Post on the "sort the metro out" Facebook page.

It has been confirmed (4 minutes ago) that a train travelling between Heworth and Felling has hit a person. Service is suspended between Gateshead Stadium and Pelaw to allow the Emergency Services a safe working area.

Thoughts go out to all involved including the Driver, Public on the train and Emergency Service Personnel.

If you intend to travel between these areas I would suggest making alternative arrangements, Busses 27,57,58 & 93 accepting metro tickets between Pelaw and Gateshead.

I will update as and when I get suitable information.

Update from Tyne and Wear Metro..

Services have been suspended Gateshead Stadium - Pelaw due to a police incident. Ticket acceptance on buses 27, 57, 58, 93 and we have requested for 2 replacement buses.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Tom 07 Dec 2016, 8:24 pm

#2310

(07 Dec 2016, 7:39 pm)Michael wrote Sad news on the metro tonight.. Post on the "sort the metro out" Facebook page.

It has been confirmed (4 minutes ago) that a train travelling between Heworth and Felling has hit a person. Service is suspended between Gateshead Stadium and Pelaw to allow the Emergency Services a safe working area.

Thoughts go out to all involved including the Driver, Public on the train and Emergency Service Personnel.

If you intend to travel between these areas I would suggest making alternative arrangements, Busses 27,57,58 & 93 accepting metro tickets between Pelaw and Gateshead.

I will update as and when I get suitable information.

Update from Tyne and Wear Metro..

Services have been suspended Gateshead Stadium - Pelaw due to a police incident. Ticket acceptance on buses 27, 57, 58, 93 and we have requested for 2 replacement buses.

Latest update - ''No trains Gateshead - Pelaw due to a fatality between Felling and Heworth. Ticket acceptance on buses 27, 57, 58, 93.''

So sad Sad