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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
8 June 2026
Whitley Bay Metro station footbridge is re-opened to the public
The station is a key gateway into North Tyneside, which see 1.2 million customer journeys a year.
7 June 2026
Nexus hosts conference for global light rail operators
A total of 42 delegates from 17 world cities were in attendance
4 June 2026
Metro lost property to go on sale for charity
Two years of unclaimed lost property to be sold to support local dementia charity
2 June 2026
Metro’s original train fleet nears the end of its time in service
It will mark the end of an era for Metro and for North East England’s proud railway heritage.
1 June 2026
Metro’s just the ticket for Gateshead newlyweds Laura and Aaron
The happy couple caught the Metro from Gateshead to Haymarket to tie the knot at Newcastle Civic Centre.
21 May 2026
Metro control room upgrade is successfully completed
New digital technology will allow for faster and more effective fault finding
21 May 2026
Eldon Square bus station in Newcastle to close for three weeks
No arrivals and departures, June 10 to June 29