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The research found veterans take an average of 17 months to feel comfortable in civilian life again

Veterans reveal military slang they still use in civilian life

There are currently delays on the Metro.

Commuter chaos as Metro trains suspended due to points failure

National Rail also worked with DJ Pete Tong MBE for the launch

National Rail develops song to optimise music discovery skills

Rail and roadworks are set to take place in Sunderland over the coming weeks.

Planned rail and road works set to bring weeks of travel disruption

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

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by an extended line closure this weekend.

Metro line closure extended due to Network Rail work

Sunderland Railway Station will be affected by engineering work on four consecutive weekends.

Why no trains will run from city station for three weekends

A person has been taken to hospital following a collision between a taxi and a pedestrian at Durham Train Station.

Person taken to hospital after collision between taxi and pedestrian

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

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

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

Brian Bulmer, from Hebburn, has retired after driving Tyne and Wear Metro trains for 40 years.

I’m retiring after 40 years of driving Tyne and Wear Metro trains

Metro trains are suspended between South Hylton and Park Lane.

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

Tyne and Wear Metro

Metro control room upgrade expected to impact Easter services

LNER warns of disruption to weekend services throughout March

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
The project to replace all the Tyne and Wear Metro trains has marked another major milestone.
Ryan Smith

A Tyne and Wear Metro train. Photo: Nexus.

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

First week of line work sees no trains run from North East to London

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 goal this year for 29 per cent is to read a book per week or month.

Reading is set to be the hot new hobby trend for 2026

'Embarrassing' £27m station attracts just 1 business since opening

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

Northern Trains has updated its travel advice ahead of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Northern Trains issue travel update ahead of New Year's Eve

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

One of the 23 new Metro trains now in service.

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

Chris Brandon, Grand Central Director, Margaret Levitt, mayor of Seaham, and Grahame Morris MP cut the ribbon at Seaham station.

Delight as first Seaham to London rail service launched

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
“I’ve loved every minute of the job and I’m proud to have played my part in the success of the Metro system”
Neil Fatkin

I'd urge you to check journeys in advance ahead of significant changes

Why no trains are running between North East and London this weekend

Grand Central is extending its service

Next stop Seaham as Grand Central to stop at East Durham town

Transpennine Express is set to start a new Schedule covering northern England from next month.

Transpennine Express announces schedule changes for December

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by a line closure this month.

Nexus announces five day line closure impacting Newcastle Airport

LNER

LNER preparing for biggest timetable change 'in a decade'

Trains and passengers arrive and depart on Great Northern trains at Bradford Interchange station. Northern has launched a Flash Sale with three million tickets from just £2 (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Northern's 'Flash Sale' offers £2 train travel across the North

Some Tyne & Wear Metro services have been suspended.

Metro services suspended due to overhead cable damage

The Metro train arrives at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service's training centre in Washington.

Fire Service welcomes donation of Metro train for real life training

Royal Mail is issuing new stamps showcasing iconic British steam locomotives (Images: Getty Images/Royal Mail)

Royal Mail's new stamp set honours British history, and may gain value

Michael Portillo has been checking out the new Metro fleet

Michael Portillo checks out new Metro fleet

A child waiting to be evacuated from Sunderland in 1939, the year when war arrived.

The day when thousands of youngsters left Wearside

LNER services between Newcastle and Edinburgh will be disrupted this weekend.

Train passengers advised to plan ahead of expected disruption

On the Rales is available exclusively on Grand Central services

Vaux unveils latest beer to enjoy exclusively on train journeys

Major rail disruption is expected today (August 24) as a result of industrial action.

'Do not travel' warning for North East rail passengers

(Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Train fares could rise 5.8% – how much your train ticket might cost

The firefighters who were rapidly on the scene at Binns in August 1981.

Binns fire: Sunderland store saved by sprinklers

LNER.

'Major disruption' to rail services as passengers told not to travel

Tyne and Wear Metro driver Tom Hartley.

Metro driver stars in BBC One series about popular heritage steam line

The UK has lost some remarkable railway stations over the years

15 photos of remarkable lost railway stations

300 Northern railway stations get multi-million pound tech upgrade

An updated signalling system for the Tyne and Wear Metro is thought to bring in a new chapter for the system.

Metro's new signal system thought to be vital for the system's future

A weather warning for thunderstorms is in place for parts of the North East. Picture: Pacemaker

Met Office warns of travel disruption after thunderstorm warnig

The proposed new Washington route.

Here's how to have your say about the Washington Metro extension

All aboard? The 17 quietest & least used railway stations in the North

Why trains not running between Airport and Regent Centre and how long

Tyne and Wear Metro passengers are set to be impacted by a line closure at the end of May.

Four day Metro line closure: Dates, replacement buses, advice and more

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