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Tributes to the man who masterminded the Tyne and Wear Metro

30 April 2026

Tributes to the man who masterminded the Tyne and Wear Metro

Prof Tony Ridley was Director General of the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive (PTE) from 1968 to 1975.

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Nexus employees raise almost £7,000 for mental health charity

27 April 2026

Nexus employees raise almost £7,000 for mental health charity

James' Place offer life saving therapy to suicidal men in Newcastle

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Rare Metro tickets discovered on eBay

22 April 2026

Rare Metro tickets discovered on eBay

Test tickets from the day before Metro opened have been unearthed

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Artwork from Metro’s new trains is showcased at BALTIC

21 April 2026

Artwork from Metro’s new trains is showcased at BALTIC

Striking artwork celebrating hidden heritage on display

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Metro customers help mark World Public Transport Day

17 April 2026

Metro customers help mark World Public Transport Day

A global celebration of the role of public transport to the success of towns and cities, economic prosperity, and sustainable development.

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Jobs available in Metro overhead line maintenance

16 April 2026

Jobs available in Metro overhead line maintenance

11 new vacancies in the team looking after overhead lines on Tyne and Wear Metro

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Metro timbers boost North Tyneside nature trail

14 April 2026

Metro timbers boost North Tyneside nature trail

Logs from lineside works delivered to Stephenson Steam Railway

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Music project creates positive opportunities at Gateshead Interchange

13 April 2026

Music project creates positive opportunities at Gateshead Interchange

The Good Vibes project offers teenagers a safe and creative space channel their energy into music.

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