Metro engineer apprentices restore 'good as new' Gateshead plaque in Queen Elizabeth II's honour The plaque unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II at Gateshead Interchange has been restored Chronicle Live · Oct 9, 2022
Nexus preparing for 'unprecedented challenge' as P!nk announced stadium gig the same day as Sam Fender Some 100,000 fans are expected to pile into the stadiums on the same day next June Chronicle Live · Oct 8, 2022
Two men charged with exploiting brother of Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz Mike Donovan and Richard Moore took Zachary Cruz under their wing after his brother murdered 17 students and staff members in 2018 The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022
Rush hour chaos after one person taken to hospital following medical incident on Metro in Newcastle Emergency crews attended the scene at West Jesmond Station where the train was held Chronicle Live · Oct 5, 2022
Metro security squad to stay for three years after helping slash crime at North Tyneside stations Nexus has announced that the 24-strong team has been retained for an extra three years, having been brought in to help deal with a spate of crime and disorder Chronicle Live · Oct 4, 2022
Council to appeal to Nexus and Transport Secretary to install ticket barriers at Cullercoats and Tynemouth stations Spates of antisocial behaviour prompted Mayor Norma Redfearn to write to the Transport Secretary to ask for additional funding for ticket barriers Chronicle Live · Sep 23, 2022
Footage shows new £362m Tyne and Wear Metro trains moving for the first time at Swiss test track The first of the long-awaited new trains is due to arrive in the North East by the end of the year, before being put into passenger service in 2023 Chronicle Live · Sep 22, 2022
Great North Run crowds took part in mass sing-a-long led by Metro staff in South Shields Metro staff went the extra mile to keep crowds entertained on their busiest Sunday of the year Chronicle Live · Sep 13, 2022
'Critical risk' warning as Tyne and Wear Metro's electricity bill spirals almost £10m over budget The government has been urged to offer extra support to help keepn trains running during the cost of living crisis, as Metro finance chiefs grapple with escalating bills Chronicle Live · Sep 12, 2022
'She put us at ease' – Former Metro boss pays tribute to Queen and remembers 'tremendous' North East visit Queen Elizabeth II travelled on the Metro between Park Lane and Fellgate when she opened the network's Sunderland line during her Golden Jubilee celebrations 20 years ago Chronicle Live · Sep 9, 2022
Great North Run Metro guide - which stations to use, tickets and avoiding the queues Some Metro stations in Newcastle and South Shields will be temporarily closed to manage crowds on race day Chronicle Live · Sep 3, 2022
Gateshead stables owner accuses council of trying to 'crush' business after losing land to Metro works Graeme Lamb is furious after being denied permission by Gateshead Council to rent a patch of land opposite his Quarry Park Stables to graze his horses Chronicle Live · Sep 1, 2022
Nexus respond to footage showing teenager 'grabbed and dragged' from a metro at South Gosforth A young man was forcibly removed from a metro on Thursday but Nexus has defended the actions of its security staff Chronicle Live · Aug 26, 2022
Take a look inside the first completed trains in the Tyne and Wear Metro's new £362m fleet The new trains boast modern features that will come as a welcome relief to passengers, including wifi, charging points, and air conditioning Chronicle Live · Aug 25, 2022
Chronicle Live · Aug 22, 2022 Major Metro line to be closed most of next week to replace damaged overhead lines in North Tyneside Nexus say the works needed to be done as soon as possible following damage incurred during this summer's extreme weather
Chronicle Live · Aug 17, 2022 Metro services off between Pelaw and South Hylton during rail strike days this week While Nexus employees are not taking part in the strike, it will have an impact on Metro services
Chronicle Live · Aug 16, 2022 Metro passengers urged to get ready for three-month shutdown of South Shields line starting soon The closure of the system between Pelaw and South Shields will be the biggest in the 42-year history of the Metro and allow for a £103m upgrade project to take place
Chronicle Live · Aug 12, 2022 Government urged to back levelling up bid that will save Shields Ferry from being shut down in 2025 Transport bosses want to build a new landing for the ferry closer to the North Shields Fish Quay, with its existing jetty set to become unusable in just a few years' time
Chronicle Live · Jul 28, 2022 Bus routes through Gateshead villages saved after concerns that residents would be left 'isolated' Durham County Council and Nexus have worked together to reinstate three bus routes
Chronicle Live · Jul 22, 2022 Evening services on the Shields Ferry to resume from end of the month Services were previously restricted due to 'issues with crew availability'
Chronicle Live · Jul 21, 2022 New £3m Metro bridge lowered into place in North Shields by giant crane The 70-tonne steel bridge deck was hoisted up into place by a 100ft crane
Birmingham Post · Jul 21, 2022 Planning firm opens Bristol base in former Fry's chocolate factory Nexus Planning said its newly formed Bristol team was already creating new opportunities in the "thriving" South West region
Chronicle Live · Jul 20, 2022 RMT July rail strike now means two Tyne Wear Metro lines will be closed on same day There will be no Metro trains in the Pelaw-Sunderland-South Hylton area during July's RMT strike, which combines with replacement works in Newcastle
Chronicle Live · Jul 20, 2022 Why the new £362m Tyne and Wear Metro fleet will be much better at surviving intense heatwaves As well as a modern air conditioning system, the new trains will also be better able to cope with overhead line failures that have caused parts of the network to shut down
Chronicle Live · Jul 18, 2022 Heatwave chaos in North East with Metro and rail disruption and multiple fires amid 30°c temperatures As temperatures in the North East hit near-record heights, there was disruption in a variety of locations