What will happen at Metro stations to keep passengers safe as bosses prepare for influx

One-way systems, barriers, floor markings and extra staff are expected to greet passengers at the busiest Metro stations, from next week.
Metro ticket barriersMetro ticket barriers
Metro ticket barriers

Transport chiefs for Tyne and Wear are planning to restart a ‘regular rush hour service’ on Monday May 18.

According to bosses at Nexus, which runs the network, all 60 stations have been assessed, with anti-coronavirus measures due to be rolled out before passenger numbers increase.

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But the public are still urged to use public transport for essential journeys only.

While most of the smaller ‘halt’ stations, which in some cases see just a few dozen passengers a day, are only expected to see minimal changes, restrictions will be more noticeable at busier stops.

These include:

Park Lane Interchange

Increased staff presence at peak times

Signs at entrances

Floor markings

Guidelines at gates and ticket machines

One-way systems

‘Stand here’ platform spots

Social distancing reminders at benches

Central Station, Gateshead, Monument and Haymarket

Staff presence during ‘core’ day

Gate-controlled entry

Signs at entrances

Floor markings

Guidelines at gates and ticket machines

One-way systems

‘Stand here’ platform spots

Social distancing reminders at benches

Queue management

Haymarket station, in Newcastle, is due to see passengers told to enter via the Northumberland Street entrance and exit on to Percy Street.

The ticket concourse will also have barriers in place to split the flow of travellers in and out.

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