(03 Nov 2016, 11:36 pm)G-CPTN wrote Falling ridership - so increase the fares?![]()
Is it because of the fall in the £ . . .
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.”
(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
(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.
(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.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.
Normally the last metro would be at 00:09 from my station ( Brockley Whins ) yet replacements are still running into the night.
(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.
(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
(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.
(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.