Tyne and Wear Metro
Tyne and Wear Metro
(02 Nov 2013, 7:08 pm)Tom I am not using the Metro system anymore, it's a joke. I decided to get the Metro from Monument to Wallsend, but guess what? It was delayed! There was an announcement saying: ''We are sorry for any incovenience caused. This disruption is due to low rail adhesion. The next train will leave St James in 15 minutes.'' After 20 minutes there was no sign of any train, and there was a similar announcement still saying 15 minutes. So I just walked out and got the 22!
It's a bloody joke!
(02 Nov 2013, 7:08 pm)Tom I am not using the Metro system anymore, it's a joke. I decided to get the Metro from Monument to Wallsend, but guess what? It was delayed! There was an announcement saying: ''We are sorry for any incovenience caused. This disruption is due to low rail adhesion. The next train will leave St James in 15 minutes.'' After 20 minutes there was no sign of any train, and there was a similar announcement still saying 15 minutes. So I just walked out and got the 22!
It's a bloody joke!
We don't often have good things to say about the Metro network, but I'm very impressed with the young blonde driver on 4085 (the 0714am service from Park Lane to Newcastle). On this very cold Sunday morning where services are on a frequency of every 30 minutes, the ticket machines were not working at a platform. She spoke to the man who was unable to buy a ticket through her window, and despite his reluctance to accept, she let him on for free. Got in touch with control immediately, and got out of her cab to reassure the man that the inspectors would not fine him for not holding a ticket.
Great deal of wheelspin between Pelaw and Gateshead as always... leaves on the line! That said, she's still on time and managing well.
(03 Nov 2013, 7:40 am)Dan We don't often have good things to say about the Metro network, but I'm very impressed with the young blonde driver on 4085 (the 0714am service from Park Lane to Newcastle). On this very cold Sunday morning where services are on a frequency of every 30 minutes, the ticket machines were not working at a platform. She spoke to the man who was unable to buy a ticket through her window, and despite his reluctance to accept, she let him on for free. Got in touch with control immediately, and got out of her cab to reassure the man that the inspectors would not fine him for not holding a ticket.
Great deal of wheelspin between Pelaw and Gateshead as always... leaves on the line! That said, she's still on time and managing well.
(03 Nov 2013, 7:40 am)Dan We don't often have good things to say about the Metro network, but I'm very impressed with the young blonde driver on 4085 (the 0714am service from Park Lane to Newcastle). On this very cold Sunday morning where services are on a frequency of every 30 minutes, the ticket machines were not working at a platform. She spoke to the man who was unable to buy a ticket through her window, and despite his reluctance to accept, she let him on for free. Got in touch with control immediately, and got out of her cab to reassure the man that the inspectors would not fine him for not holding a ticket.
Great deal of wheelspin between Pelaw and Gateshead as always... leaves on the line! That said, she's still on time and managing well.
(06 Nov 2013, 6:49 pm)Michael haha who made that?, it pretty sum's up the metro.
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(06 Nov 2013, 6:49 pm)Michael haha who made that?, it pretty sum's up the metro.
(06 Nov 2013, 6:55 pm)Dan @nathanwood on Twitter.
Another of his works...
See below for the posts on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/NathanWould/status/3...48/photo/1
https://twitter.com/NathanWould/status/3...14/photo/1
(06 Nov 2013, 6:55 pm)Dan @nathanwood on Twitter.
Another of his works...
See below for the posts on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/NathanWould/status/3...48/photo/1
https://twitter.com/NathanWould/status/3...14/photo/1
http://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/metros...e-switched - No doubt this will be another to add to Metro's list of excuses when services are delayed.
(07 Nov 2013, 4:57 pm)Tom http://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/metros...e-switched - No doubt this will be another to add to Metro's list of excuses when services are delayed.
(07 Nov 2013, 4:57 pm)Tom http://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/metros...e-switched - No doubt this will be another to add to Metro's list of excuses when services are delayed.
(07 Nov 2013, 5:11 pm)Dan http://www.nexus.org.uk/metro/guide-metr...validators
Will staff be on hand from 5am until 1am for U16 POP card users and those who require a staff member to open the gate for them, if they cannot use the gates by 'touching in' or 'touching out' yet?
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(07 Nov 2013, 5:11 pm)Dan http://www.nexus.org.uk/metro/guide-metr...validators
Will staff be on hand from 5am until 1am for U16 POP card users and those who require a staff member to open the gate for them, if they cannot use the gates by 'touching in' or 'touching out' yet?
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(07 Nov 2013, 8:30 pm)Dan Doesn't really help when it comes to fare evasion though, does it?
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(07 Nov 2013, 8:40 pm)tyresmoke It doesn't but unless they're going to staff every station for the entire operating hours?
(07 Nov 2013, 8:40 pm)tyresmoke It doesn't but unless they're going to staff every station for the entire operating hours?
Suspect if peak queues develop (to the point of potentially compromising safety) the barriers will be manually overriden. Otherwise will be very sticky from a fire regs perspective.
If you like a nice pint, if you manage to get through the gates and if there is a train running - have a look at this site (www.tyneandbeermetro.com).
17 November 2013 - No trains Monument - Heworth until 12.30pm on Sunday 17 November
Sunday 17 November - No trains will be running between Monument and Heworth until about 12.30pm, to allow for overhead line maintenance. A bus replacement service number 900 will be calling at or close to all stations in the affected area.
Your journey may take longer so please leave extra time. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
- Bus replacement timetable
- Bus replacement stopping points
17 November 2013 - No trains Monument - Heworth until 12.30pm on Sunday 17 November
Sunday 17 November - No trains will be running between Monument and Heworth until about 12.30pm, to allow for overhead line maintenance. A bus replacement service number 900 will be calling at or close to all stations in the affected area.
Your journey may take longer so please leave extra time. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
- Bus replacement timetable
- Bus replacement stopping points
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