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A Miners’ Gala special train to Durham climbs up from Sunderland station in July 1962. This area is now occupied by Park Lane Metro station

New book on remarkable Sunderland railway line

One of the new fleet of Metro trains.

Final new Metro train handed over to complete new £362m fleet

Stairs at University Metro station have been fenced off for well over a year.

Metro station repairs now won't be complete until 2027

The unveiling of Tony Ridley's plaque with his wife Jane, daughter Sarah and grandchildren.

Sunderland engineer behind the Metro honoured in Newcastle

Alfred Pallas, East Boldon

Beautiful Cleadon home has a jacuzzi bath and great gardens

The council aims to charge drivers to park at the northern section of Bonner’s Field, near St Peter’s Metro Station.

Drivers face new £3.50-a-day charge at a Sunderland commuter parking spot

The proposed new stations and route for the Washington Metro extension.

New stations, images and route unveiled for Washington Metro extension

Passengers heading to and from London this bank holiday weekend could face longer journey times.

Travel disruption expected for some passengers this weekend

A new digital travel ticket which can be downloaded on to a smartphone has been launched for this year’s Great North Run. Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Great North Run travel ticket launches on Pop App

From April, travel restrictions for disabled passengers will be lifted on North East buses and the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Disabled passengers benefit from unlimited travel

No Metro trains will run between South Gosforth and Airport until Monday, August 24, as part of a nine-day track closure.

Nexus closes Metro stops for major renewal work

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness on the Leamside Line, which is set to form part of the Washington Metro extension.

Have your say on Washington Metro extension at engagement events

Peter Heron Residential Sales and Lettings, Fulwell

2-bed Fulwell property would be an ideal home for first-time buyers

A donation of used Metro track will be used to create a memorial to British soldiers who served in the Far East during the Second World War.

Metro track given new lease of life in memorial to Sunderland soldier

David Charles alongside the vandalised Metro train at the North East Land Sea and Air museum.

Museum targeted by vandals launches fundraiser to protect Metro train

Nexus has announced there will be a reduced service on its service on Friday, July 10, with gaps in service of 25 minutes.

Huge gaps in Metro service after issue found on new train fleet
Nexus has announced there will be a reduced service on its service after a problem was found during routine maintenance of its new fleet.
Madeleine Raine

Museum founder and chair, David Charles, alongside the vandalised train.

Volunteers gutted as Metro vandalised 48 hours after going on display

Museum trustee Victoria Richardson (front) alongside Nexus stakeholder relations officer, Jamie Robson, and other volunteers.

'Royal Metro Train' takes pride of place at Land Sea and Air Museum

Metro trains are suspended between Heworth and South Hylton.

Delays for morning commuters as Sunderland Metro service suspended

The original Metro trains are close to being phased out after being part of everyday life for more than 46 years.

Echo readers reminisce about ‘much-loved’ Metro tradition

The North East Mayor Kim McGuiness has announced that the number of Metro services will be increased this year as part of her drive to transform the network for passengers.

More metro services are coming to the North East

Metro chiefs have warned about the dangers of stealing overhead cables.

Metro warning of danger to life after cable theft suspends service

Take That perform live on stage during The Circus Live stadium tour at St Mary's Stadium on May 29, 2026, in Southampton. Photo credit Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Take That.

Complete guide to Sunderland's Take That concert

Attacker told to 'shut it' by court after Metro staff racist abuse

This week is the final time passengers can ride an original Nexus Metro train as the region gets ready to say a historic farewell to a fleet which transformed the face of local public transport.

Metro's original trains enter final week in service

Nexus Metro’s old trains are entering their final weeks in service as the region gets ready to say a historic farewell to a fleet which transformed the face of local public transport.

Date confirmed for retirement of Metro’s original trains

Alfred Pallas, East Boldon

East Boldon house with 'real quality' and stylish upgrade is for sale
‘A traditional semi detached house of considerable quality’
Chris Cordner

The repairs are expected to be completed by Thursday, May 28.

Busy section of Metro to close for three days for essential repairs

Michael Mordey, the leader Of Sunderland Labour.

Why Labour believe you should vote for them in local elections

Professor Tony Ridley at the opening of the Northumberland Park Metro station.

Tributes paid to Sunderland Metro mastermind

Metro services are set to be disrupted over the May bank holiday weekend.

May bank holiday weekend set to be hit by Metro service disruption

Metro trains are suspended from Gateshead Stadium to South Shields and Gateshead Stadium to South Hylton, in both directions.

Metro services in and out of Sunderland and South Shields suspended

Metro trains are suspended between South Hylton and Park Lane.

Major disruption on Sunderland's Metro service due to failed train

From Sunderland to St James’ Park: Five Metro stops packed with Tyne-Wear derby history

Five Metro stops packed with Tyne-Wear derby history

Tyne and Wear Metro

Metro control room upgrade expected to impact Easter services

The final of the 46 new Tyne and Wear Metro trains have been delivered in the North East from Switzerland.

Nexus receives all 46 brand new Tyne and Wear Metro trains

A Tyne and Wear Metro train. Photo: Nexus.

We're making it easier for Metro passengers to report issues

The 'Kids Go Free' travel initiative has returned to the North East for the 2026 February half-term.

Families to travel for less this half-term as ‘Kids Go Free’ returns

Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

'Well-funded buyers, get in touch' - major hotel is put up for sale

Kim McGuinness has capped the price of any single Metro network journey.

Mayor's Fares on the Metro sees all single journeys capped until 2027

A major line closure on the Metro system has been announced by Nexus.

Nexus announces five day closure of busy Metro line for renewal work

Phil Taylor, 65 was just 19 when he became the Metro's youngest ever driver. He is now retiring.

I was the Metro's youngest ever driver in the 80s, now I'm retiring

Nexus have reaffirmed to passengers that E-scooters are banned from the Tyne & Wear Metro network.

Nexus reaffirm Metro E-scooter ban over safety concerns

'Eyesore': Ex Tyne and Wear Metro HQ set for major renovations

Social media megastar Francis Bourgeois filmed the arrival the latest new Metro trains.

I don't think I’ve had such an adrenaline rush past midnight

The new ticket barriers at Regent Centre Metro Station

Metro bosses begin rollout to give more stations ticket barriers

The full festive schedule for Tyne and Wear Metro and buses in 2025

Sunderland woman Cecilia, pictured most recently on the left, has been missing since Friday morning.

Police release new image of missing 81-year-old Sunderland woman

One of the 23 new Metro trains now in service.

Major milestone - here's how many new Metro trains are in service

John Eagle is retiring after nearly 40 years looking after the Metro network’s signalling system.

In my blood- dedicated John retires after 40 years on the Metro

A new Tyne and Wear Metro train on its first journey through Sunderland, pictured here at the Stadium of Light

We’re excited to improve for 1,000s of Tyne and Wear Metro customers

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has frozen the current bus fare cap.

Mayor makes exciting announcement to keep bus fares affordable

Cllr Lindsey Leonard, Ian Gallagher from Nexus, and Roberta Redecke from Sunderland BID, alongside some of the Nexus Buildings and Faiclties team that carried out the work.

Stadium of Light Metro station repainted in SAFC colours and badge

The proposed new Washington extension Metro line.

Reopening of Leamside line to reconnect Washington moves step closer

There are delays and suspensions on the Metro service in Sunderland.

Travel disruption as Metro service suffers suspension and delays

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