(24 Nov 2015, 2:11 pm)Michael wrote I think the metro station is staying where it is and the bus station will move to the metro.

The NEXUS report has:

The decision means that a new "landmark" building on Fowler Street and Keppel Street can be built which will house both the Metro and bus concourse. This will result in the eventual demolition of the existing Metro station and the bus stops on Keppel Street.


Can be found here: http://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/green-...th-shields

The metro station at present will be demolished and a new metro station will be combined with the bus station.

"The decision means that the existing Metro station will be demolished to make way for a new landmark building on Fowler Street and Keppel Street which will house both the Metro and bus concourse."

Read more: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/new-transport-interchange-for-south-shields-gets-the-greet-light-1-7585622#ixzz3sR1B0L00


originally for a long while Nexus wanted a platform on the opposite site of the metro line but unable due to restrictions and cost.