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For everyone going places

Moving people, moving forward.

Making public transport great for our environment, economy and communities

As the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, we work on behalf of the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, to create travel networks that people will enjoy using now and for decades to come.

Our impact is everywhere

Look around you — the work we do is never far away

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Tyne and Wear Metro

Our iconic rapid light rail system carries
around 30 million passengers a year and is the backbone of our region’s public transport. The network has 60 stations, with trains running up to every six minutes at peak times.
Tyne and Wear Metro
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Bus

Bus services in Tyne and Wear are provided by commercial operators who define and operate just over 80% of routes. We monitor bus service performance and fund and manage the remaining routes. We also own and manage a number of bus stations across the region.
Our bus network
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Shields Ferry

Our two ferries operate a frequent and fast service across the River Tyne, transporting you across the Tyne in just seven minutes. They’re fully accessible and also form an integral part of National Cycle Route 1.
The Shields Ferry
Our current projects

Shaping the future

Metro to Washington

A 13km extension to the Tyne and Wear Metro system, linking existing stations at Pelaw and South Hylton via Washington.
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A new signalling system for Metro

A £400 million upgrade to replace our 1970s-era, safety-critical signalling system by 2030.
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Renewing our assets

Ongoing works across our system to make journeys smoother and safer.
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Latest news

Metro’s old train fleet set for its final week in service

17 June 2026

Metro’s old train fleet set for its final week in service

This will be the last guaranteed chance for people to travel on the old trains.

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New Travel North East website launched

16 June 2026

New Travel North East website launched

One website for all information and support on public transport travel in the North East

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Depot workers say a fond farewell to the old Metro trains

10 June 2026

Depot workers say a fond farewell to the old Metro trains

The last remaining old carriages are close to being phased out completely, marking the end of an era for Metro

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