(12 May 2018, 10:51 am)Michael wrote Timetable changes take place from 20th May, looks like they've gone with the proposed style of timetable, same as the buses, looks a lot better.

https://www.nexus.org.uk/sites/default/f...A4-SHL.PDF

For the changes, i can't see any...

New timetable has came into effect today. I believe the main changes are during the peak times. Although, unless im missing something, for some reason they have decided to no longer include the additional peak services on the timetable and are advising people to check the journey planner to find times of peak services.

33 minutes ago:

Due to cable theft causing power issues, trains are suspended between Pelaw and South Shields. We have ticket acceptance on 26 & 27 Go North East services between Heworth and South Shields. Dependant upon bus availability we are trying to get a bus replacement service in operation. We expect the service to be off in this area all morning and hope to have the service back in operation to South Shields this afternoon.

2 hours ago:

Good morning I'm here to help you with your Metro journey today.
Due to suspected cable theft causing power issues there will be a limited service to South Hylton and no service to South Shields. We are attempting to run trains to these destinations. We have ticket acceptance on 26 & 27 Go North East services between Heworth and South Shields.

Can anyone confirm that metrocar 4022 has been withdrawn ?

(01 Jun 2018, 5:16 pm)Coppercap40 wrote Can anyone confirm that metrocar 4022 has been withdrawn ?

Why would it have been withdrawn?

(02 Jun 2018, 2:12 am)JM03 wrote Why would it have been withdrawn?

I believe this one was involved in a derailment inside the depot.

From whay I have read on other forums, it has been withdrawn with very little sign of being repaired.

Nexus have issued an invitation to tender, for the 'provision of the Survey and Design of Christon Road Switch and Crossover Points'.

Bidders invited to design and build new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet
https://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/bidde...etro-fleet

There is a service suspension between Pelaw and East Boldon due to a bridge strike involving a road vehicle . We have a bus replacement- 900 from A-Line- on order which is due to operate between Heworth and East Boldon. There is Metro shuttle service in operation between East Boldon and South Hylton. Please listen for announcements if travelling in the area. 

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

There was a metro in the third platform at North Shields. Not seen one there in years. Is it for driver training?

Upcoming major work in Metro Control Centre, removing the original signalling centre and installing a new Rail Traffic Management System.

Saturday 4th August
No trains between St James and Benton from 1930. Replacement buses in service until 0015.
No trains systemwide from 2230. No replacement road transport.

Sunday 5th August
No trains systemwide until 1000. Replacement buses in service.

(11 Jul 2018, 8:25 pm)omnicity4659 wrote Upcoming major work in Metro Control Centre, removing the original signalling centre and installing a new Rail Traffic Management System.

Saturday 4th August
No trains between St James and Benton from 1930. Replacement buses in service until 0015.
No trains systemwide from 2230. No replacement road transport.

Sunday 5th August
No trains systemwide until 1000. Replacement buses in service.

Who's won the contract for the metro replacements

(14 Jul 2018, 4:53 pm)Ds1197 wrote Who's won the contract for the metro replacements

Go North East more than likely

Arriva have

PB0002032/570 Registered (Short notice)
ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD
Route: Newcastle Monument to Four Lane Ends
Service number: 904 (904)
Service type: Limited Stop
Effective date: 05 Aug 2018

PB0002032/569 Registered (Short notice)
ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD
Route: Pelaw to Newcastle Airport
Service number: 903 (903)
Service type: Limited Stop
Effective date: 05 Aug 2018

PB0002032/568 Registered (Short notice)
ARRIVA NORTHUMBRIA LTD
Route: Pelaw to Four Lane Ends
Service number: 902 (902)
Service type: Limited Stop
Effective date: 05 Aug 2018

...and GNE have the other two.

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(14 Jul 2018, 8:39 pm)Dan wrote ...and GNE have the other two.

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I can see that causing confusion with passengers thinking their tickets won't be valid because its two different companies.

Hi people,ive got a bit of an enquiry, how much is a day ticket on the Metro,i will be travelling to South Shields this Wednesday (18th) starting from Howdon going via Monument to South Shields,any definite answers will be appreciated

(16 Jul 2018, 12:34 pm)V514DFT wrote Hi people,ive got a bit of an enquiry, how much is a day ticket on the Metro,i will be travelling to South Shields this Wednesday (18th) starting from Howdon going via Monument to South Shields,any definite answers will be appreciated

You will need a zone A + B + C ticket for this journey. That allows you to travel anywhere on the metro or shields ferry. The cost is £5.10 for an adult day ticket.

(14 Jul 2018, 8:31 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Arriva have

(14 Jul 2018, 8:39 pm)Dan wrote ...and GNE have the other two.

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Add Stagecoach to the mix too:

Registration number: PB0002404/327
Licence Number: PB0002404
Variation number: 0
Status: New
Service number: 900, 900
Service type: Limited Stop
Start point: Monument Metro
Finish point: Longbenton Metro
Via
Date received: 13 Jul 2018
Effective date: 04 Aug 201
End date: 04 Aug 2018

http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2018-0...ceive-12m/

More on the control room improvements.

Stagecoach 900 Saturday evening
Go North East 900 (Heworth to South Shields)
Go North East 901 (Heworth to South Hylton)
Arriva 902 (Pelaw or Heworth to Four Lane Ends)
Arriva 903 (Pelaw or Heworth to Newcastle Airport)
Arriva 904 (Four Lane Ends to Monument New Bridge Street via Whitley Bay)

Tyne and Wear Metro
10 mins ·
Saturday 4 August 10.30pm: Tomorrow no trains will operate across the network after about 10.30pm depending on the station. Replacement bus services will not be provided as it is not possible to source sufficient buses and drivers at this time of night to provide a viable replacement service across the network.


I thought Stagecoach were running it, looks like they dropped out........

(03 Aug 2018, 7:03 pm)Michael wrote Tyne and Wear Metro
10 mins ·
Saturday 4 August 10.30pm: Tomorrow no trains will operate across the network after about 10.30pm depending on the station. Replacement bus services will not be provided as it is not possible to source sufficient buses and drivers at this time of night to provide a viable replacement service across the network.


I thought Stagecoach were running it, looks like they dropped out........

They are.... - between Four Lane Ends and Monument via The Coast.

(03 Aug 2018, 7:10 pm)pbjd wrote They are.... - between Four Lane Ends and Monument via The Coast.

It looks like they've dropped out?, that seems to be the message from them, as it says NO trains will run system wide.

(03 Aug 2018, 7:38 pm)Michael wrote It looks like they've dropped out?, that seems to be the message from them, as it says NO trains will run system wide.

No trains between Benton and St James after about 7.30pm*.  Replacement bus between Four Lane Ends and Monument (via Whitley Bay).
No trains systemwide after about 10.30pm*.

(03 Aug 2018, 7:57 pm)pbjd wrote No trains between Benton and St James after about 7.30pm*.  Replacement bus between Four Lane Ends and Monument (via Whitley Bay).
No trains systemwide after about 10.30pm*.

Even the metro doesn't know what's happening tonight!

4 August - No trains will run systemwide after about 10.30pm until about mid morning on 5 August (times vary depending on location). Replacement buses will only be running between Four Lane Ends and Monument (via Whitley Bay).

Taken from the Service Status page.

UPDATE: Ticket acceptace has been extended to bus 56 and 9.

We currently have no trains running between Monument and South Shields in both directions due to a power fault. We have ticket acceptance on the following Go North East services: 27, X10, 58, Q1 and Q2. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Just read on another forum that 4082 and 4033 have lost Emirates livery. They are now back in standard livery. Also some major work is being done to 4040 so I expect that will also lose Emirates livery.

South Shields to Chichester closed for 5 weeks

https://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/metro...ct-1-nov-3

(11 Sep 2018, 11:37 am)citaro5284 wrote South Shields to Chichester closed for 5 weeks

https://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/metro...ct-1-nov-3

With Chichester Platform 2 shut from November to August 2019.