Metro Mayor on when region's new trains will start to run Steve Rotheram looks back over a busy 2022 and ahead to a bumper year Liverpool Echo · Jan 3, 2023
A look at some of the most bizarre cases heard at North East magistrates' courts in 2022 From a drunk mourner getting thrown out of a wake and threatening to kill his neighbours to a man who clocked-up £16,000 in fines for dodging Metro fares 125 times, here are some of the more unusual cases from last year Chronicle Live · Jan 2, 2023
Money saving Metro fare cap introduced and will run for three months in cost of living boost Operators Nexus has capped single journeys at £2, and at £4 for all-day travel for certain pay as you go customers Chronicle Live · Jan 2, 2023
Thor the wandering walrus turns up again to delight of onlookers – this time on the shores of Blyth A large crowd quickly gathered at South Harbour in Blyth after a walrus was spotted resting on a wooden pontoon at the yacht club Chronicle Live · Jan 2, 2023
Lifeboat comes to rescue of car and occupants after they got stranded on Holy Island Causeway The car's occupants got stranded on Holy Island Causeway outside of the safe crossing times Chronicle Live · Jan 2, 2023
Everything we know as Sunderland Station closes 'until further notice' due to flooding It affects services by Northern, Grand Central Trains and London North Eastern Railway as well as the Metro Chronicle Live · Jan 2, 2023
Major disruption for Metro passengers as line closes following attempted cable theft in Newcastle Operators Nexus said that the cable was damaged in the incident which caused 'severe damage to infrastructure' Chronicle Live · Dec 31, 2022
Traveller told train via Manchester will take 2023 years, 121 days and 14 hours 'I knew the trains were going to be a problem today...' Manchester Evening News · Dec 31, 2022
Met Office issues long-range forecast with snow forecast to hit the North East in January January is set to be a wet one but there could be time for just a bit more snow in the middle of the month, officials say Chronicle Live · Dec 28, 2022
'You deserve better' - Metro boss pledges better 2023 for passengers after travel nightmares After months of heavy disruption and delay amid a wave of problems, Nexus' managing director says commuters can look forward to better service in the new year Chronicle Live · Dec 28, 2022
Behind the scenes look at Merseyside’s new hydrogen buses The first of the new buses are set to be carrying passengers in the coming months Liverpool Echo · Dec 28, 2022
Metro service halted between North Shields and Manors causing huge disruptions There are no Metro trains running between North Shields and Manors this afternoon due to a breakdown near Howdon Chronicle Live · Dec 27, 2022
Tyne Wear Metro will resume at 8am on Boxing Day 2022 The Metro will run in Newcastle, Tyneside, Gateshead and Sunderland according to Boxing Day timetables released by Nexus Chronicle Live · Dec 25, 2022
Image released after Metro worker racially abused when inspecting man's ticket A Metro worker was racially abused aboard a train as it passed through North Shields station Chronicle Live · Dec 23, 2022
Chronicle Live · Dec 22, 2022 North East council gets back £15m loaned to troubled Essex authority that has £1.5bn debt Newcastle City Council was among a number of authorities owed money by counterparts in crisis-hit Thurrock
Reason · Dec 22, 2022 By Abolishing Fares, Big Cities Embrace Transit's Death Spiral Transit officials and transit-boosting politicians in D.C., L.A., and New York City are warming to the idea of being totally dependent on taxpayer subsidies.
Chronicle Live · Dec 22, 2022 More than 7,000 people have their say on plans to shut down leisure centres in Gateshead Locals had been urged to tell council chiefs how the loss of their beloved leisure centres will affect them
AAP · Dec 21, 2022 Rail execs in court for alleged corruption Ex-V/Line chief executive James Pinder and ex-Metro Trains manager Peter Bollas have faced court after being formally charged by IBAC over alleged misconduct.
Chronicle Live · Dec 20, 2022 Northern Rail bosses ditch controversial plans to shut Sunderland station over Christmas Northern Rail had originally planned to close Sunderland railway station until the new year but has since gone back on its decision
Chronicle Live · Dec 19, 2022 Councillors slam 'incredibly frustrating' decision to close Sunderland Station until New Year's Eve Metro and rail passengers will be unable to access central Sunderland through the main railway station
Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022 Carolina Hurricanes point streak reaches 11 with 3-2 home win over Pittsburgh Penguins The Carolina Hurricanes were in a tight game Sunday with the Pittsburgh Penguins, needing someone to come up big in the third period and make a difference.
Bristol Post · Dec 15, 2022 South Gloucestershire bus passengers hold rally calling for franchising deal They say a franchised transport model would also help address the current driver shortage
Chronicle Live · Dec 15, 2022 Emergency Metro line closure on major North East route for repairs to broken track The line between South Gosforth and Four Lane Ends will be closed for what operators say is 'vital' works
Chronicle Live · Dec 15, 2022 The Tyneside railway station that would become a busy Metro station Steam trains, electric trains, and Metros have all stopped at Pelaw on the eastern edge of Gateshead over the last century and a half
Chronicle Live · Dec 14, 2022 Disruption for commuters after section of rail found to have cracked on Metro route in Newcastle Operators Nexus confirmed that a temporary speed restriction has been put in place while engineers assessed the section of rail