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