Tyne and Wear Metro


There are no trains running between Benton and Tynemouth in both directions, this is due to vandalism. We will update you once we have more information.

(05 Jul 2015, 3:11 pm)Michael wrote Tyne and Wear Metro

There are no trains running between Benton and Tynemouth in both directions, this is due to vandalism. We will update you once we have more information.

Hope Bazza manages to get home on his direct train all the way back to Hebburn alright!

(05 Jul 2015, 3:20 pm)Dan wrote Hope Bazza manages to get home on his direct train all the way back to Hebburn alright!

#Sarcasm
#WittyBanter
#MadeMeChuckle
#HashtagsOnNEB

Tyne and Wear Metro 'not good enough' and is fined £271,000 for delays
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...od-9633835

Ouch....

(10 Jul 2015, 7:02 pm)aureolin wrote Tyne and Wear Metro 'not good enough' and is fined £271,000 for delays
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nort...od-9633835

Ouch....

Ouch indeed!

I've noticed recently that Metro Control no longer merely announce over the tanoy that there are delays, but also when they're running "a good service" too.


Few other things:

4034(?) had some problems with its doors this afternoon. The "out of order" signs were placed on the doors but these were useless at peak times to those already on the train, as passengers still tried to press the buttons time and time again before running to the next set of doors at last minute!

The Metro I was on this morning had the old female voice announcements from Stadium of Light for a few stations, but then stopped working completely. The Metro I was on this evening had the new voice (which worked fine), but the screens were completely out of sync showing stations we'd already passed or weren't working at all.

(10 Jul 2015, 7:13 pm)Dan wrote Ouch indeed!

I've noticed recently that Metro Control no longer merely announce over the tanoy that there are delays, but also when they're running "a good service" too.

I'm going to write something to Nexus about it. I'm concerned how they've managed to hold enough performance data to fine them that sum of money, yet when I asked for a copy of it under FOI, they apparently didn't hold any more information than published on the posters!

(10 Jul 2015, 7:29 pm)aureolin wrote I'm going to write something to Nexus about it. I'm concerned how they've managed to hold enough performance data to fine them that sum of money, yet when I asked for a copy of it under FOI, they apparently didn't hold any more information than published on the posters!

Are those posters even published any more? Haven't seen them in ages!

Worth mentioning that the Gateshead - Brockley Whins/Jarrow Metro suspension this Sunday has been cancelled.

(10 Jul 2015, 7:33 pm)Dan wrote Are those posters even published any more? Haven't seen them in ages!

I don't use the system much these days, but there was certainly one at Heworth or Haymarket when I used it for the Whitley Bay rally.

It's it fair fining DB as it's Nexus who owns the trains which are failing constantly. I know a bad workmen blames his tools but it really is the cause of the majority of the delays.

Service suspended between Heworth-Jarrow Heworth Brockely Whins Noda taxi are running a shuttle service in the area

(12 Jul 2015, 7:30 am)danpick wrote Service suspended between Heworth-Jarrow Heworth Brockely Whins Noda taxi are running a shuttle service in the area

Perhaps they shouldn't have cancelled the bus replacement service between Gateshead and those two locations, eh?!

There are no trains running between Heworth and Jarrow in both directions until further notice. This is due to a technical fault.
We are currently operating a bus replacement service, the number 900, calling at or near to all stations between Heworth and Jarrow.
We will update you once we have more information.
Updated at 08:40, Sunday, 12 July 2015


There are no trains running between Heworth and Brockley Whins in both directions until further notice. This is due to a technical fault.
We are currently operating a bus replacement service, the number 900, calling at or near to all stations between Heworth and Brockley Whins.
We will update you once we have more information.
Updated at 08:40, Sunday, 12 July 2015

Shouldn't the one to Brockley Whins be the 901?

(12 Jul 2015, 8:20 am)Dan wrote Shouldn't the one to Brockley Whins be the 901?

It should but it is Nexus we're on about, any idea who's operating it - assuming it's GNE.

(12 Jul 2015, 8:24 am)danpick wrote It should but it is Nexus we're on about, any idea who's operating it - assuming it's GNE.

Yes, it was Go North East. Four buses in total - two from Deptford, and two from Chester-le-Street.

A very well-known driver from the latter depot, too...

(12 Jul 2015, 8:57 pm)Dan wrote Yes, it was Go North East. Four buses in total - two from Deptford, and two from Chester-le-Street.

A very well-known driver from the latter depot, too...

Not Auntie Pat 

(12 Jul 2015, 8:57 pm)Dan wrote  and two from Chester-le-Street.

6018 was one of them viewed at Brockley Whins Metro.

(13 Jul 2015, 12:56 am)alibill_36 wrote 6018 was one of them viewed at Brockley Whins Metro.

Yep - 6018/36 from Chester-le-Street and 6099/100 from Deptford.

4039 Next Stop Announcements not working at all (just what I needed this morning - head is battered!)

(14 Jul 2015, 6:11 am)Dan wrote 4039 Next Stop Announcements not working at all (just what I needed this morning - head is battered!)

When is out working on the metro! haha

(14 Jul 2015, 6:12 am)Michael wrote When is out working on the metro! haha

Certainly isn't working today (although no word on Twitter yet!)

Power outage in East Boldon area apparently resulted in all signals going on red to show danger. Our driver went straight through the signal and the Metro came to an immediate halt after one full carriage and part of the back carriage went past the signal. Whiplash claim?

Been stuck just before East Boldon for 20 minutes. Not what you need when you don't feel too well to begin with!

(15 Jul 2015, 7:48 am)Dan wrote Certainly isn't working today (although no word on Twitter yet!)

Power outage in East Boldon area apparently resulted in all signals going on red to show danger. Our driver went straight through the signal and the Metro came to an immediate halt after one full carriage and part of the back carriage went past the signal. Whiplash claim?

Been stuck just before East Boldon for 20 minutes. Not what you need when you don't feel too well to begin with!

My parents were stuck at East Boldon for 45 mins.

(15 Jul 2015, 7:06 pm)danpick wrote My parents were stuck at East Boldon for 45 mins.

I was stuck between Seaburn and East Boldon for 30 minutes, although the driver went slow all the way to Pelaw, meaning that I was on the Metro for an hour opposed to 20-odd minutes.

You understand I was not best pleased...

(15 Jul 2015, 7:08 pm)Dan wrote I was stuck between Seaburn and East Boldon for 30 minutes, although the driver went slow all the way to Pelaw, meaning that I was on the Metro for an hour opposed to 20-odd minutes.

You understand I was not best pleased...

Should have came in on time then you would not have been stuck for an hour 

(15 Jul 2015, 7:14 pm)citaro5284 wrote Should have came in on time then you would not have been stuck for an hour 

There's no "on-time" - just a "normal time"...

I will be spitting in your cup of tea if you're not careful! I get ratty when I don't feel well, Mr. 5284... You know that better than most on this forum!

Due to a Police incident, no trains between Monkseaton and Tynemouth....GNE accepting tickets on services between North Shields and Whitley Bay

EDIT: DB Regio now requesting Metro Replacement buses as well.

EDIT2: A person was killed after been hit by a Metro around Cullercoats.

(18 Jul 2015, 7:13 pm)citaro5284 wrote Due to a Police incident, no trains between Monkseaton and Tynemouth....GNE accepting tickets on services between North Shields and Whitley Bay

EDIT: DB Regio now requesting Metro Replacement buses as well.

I would like to add that the incident is thought to be a dead body so expect the line to be closed tomorrow also. R.I.P

No trains between South Gosforth and Airport due to a technical fault. There is a replacement bus and Taxi. The 901 is being operated by A-Line.

The new Next Stop Announcements work really well on the unrefurbished Metrocars.

I'm presently sat on the Emirates liveried one (which is paired to 4002) and the buzzer sound of the doors closing works really well with the voice.

The old buzzer at this time of morning is a breath of fresh air, too. Much easier on the ears.

(22 Jul 2015, 5:56 am)Dan wrote The new Next Stop Announcements work really well on the unrefurbished Metrocars.

I'm presently sat on the Emirates liveried one (which is paired to 4002) and the buzzer sound of the doors closing works really well with the voice.

The old buzzer at this time of morning is a breath of fresh air, too. Much easier on the ears.

What was its headcode?