Nexus donation boosts biodiversity for local railway The Tyne and Wear Metro has donated used timber to the Stephenson Steam Railway in North Tyneside.

Nexus donation boosts biodiversity for local railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/nexus-donation-b... #nexus #StephensonSteamRailway #TyneAndWearMetro #tyneside

Tyne and Wear Metro stations transformed with new EasyJet partnership A bold new partnership between easyJet and the Tyne and Wear Metro is transforming the look and feel of travel through Newcastle city centre. Two of the network’s busiest stations, Monument and Central Station, have been reimagined in the airline’s signature orange, creating a striking and immersive passenger experience.

Tyne and Wear Metro stations transformed with new EasyJet partnership www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/tyne-and-wear-me... #airport #jobs #metro #monument #newcastle #NewcastleAirport #nexus #TyneAndWear #TyneAndWearMetro

Monochrome photo of railway tracks running through a tunnel, but with several openings letting the light flood in. There is a strong perspective with the nested tunnel arches above and converging rails below. It was taken from the coveted front passenger seat of the old Metro trains, where you can see the tracks ahead.

Tunnel Vision

#monochromeMarch #tunnelTuesday #TyneAndWearMetro

Tyne and Wear Metro Class 555 555044 departing Howdon on the T188 kilometre accumulation run yesterday afternoon. Not long until all 555s will be in passenger service.

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Tyne and Wear Metro #class555 555043 arriving and departing Ilford Road in Newcastle on the T189 kilometre accumulation run earlier. Won’t be long until all of the Class 555s are in service.

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4061/4050 at #BrockleyWhins on their way to #NewcastleAirport #TyneandWearMetro 25/02/26

555034 at #SouthGosforth on her way to #NewcastleAirport #class555 #TyneandWearMetro 25/02/26

4079/4035 at #StadiumOfLight on their way to #SouthHylton #TyneandWearMetro 25/02/26

555007 at #SouthShields #class555 #TyneandWearMetro 25/02/26

Nexus apprentices crowned Bake Off champions Two graduate apprentices at Nexus have sharpened their teamwork and time management skills after scooping first place in a national baking contest inspired by The Great British Bake Off.

Nexus apprentices crowned Bake Off champions www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/apprentices-at-n... #apprenticeships #metro #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #nexus #TyneAndWear #TyneAndWearMetro

TV appearance for Tyne and Wear Metro station and train BBC Three premiered a new series of short-form dramas named DOPPELGÄNGER, which featured the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Metro appears in a recognisable scene where a red balloon floats down the escalator at St James station and onto a train. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/tv-appearance-fo... #newcastle #nexus #TyneAndWearMetro

555018 seen at #SouthGosforth heading to St James #TyneandWearMetro 24/01/26 #class555

4032 at #Felling on her way to St James #TyneandWearMetro 24/01/26

4061/4032 at #SouthShields, lovely to see these beauties still out and about, #TyneandWearMetro 24/01/26

4071/4027 at #SouthGosforth bound for #NewcastleAirport #TyneandWearMetro 24/01/26

555001 at #Pelaw bound for #SouthShields #TyneandWearMetro #class555 24/01/26

Tyne and Wear Metro’s youngest ever driver set to retire The youngest person to join the Tyne and Wear Metro as a driver is now retiring after nearly 50 years of service.

The Metro was a new concept for the region and millions of pounds had been spent making it become a reality. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/tyne-and-wear-me... #metro #TyneAndWearMetro

Francis Bourgeois films new arrival of new Tyne and Wear Metro trains in North London Railway enthusiast Francis Bourgeois has filmed a new Tyne and Wear Metro being delivered for followers of his social media channel.

Metro operator Nexus expressed its delight that one of its new trains was now on social media. #class_555 #FrancisBourgeois #nexus #TyneAndWear #TyneAndWearMetro #WillesdenJunction

Half of new Metro train fleet now in service Half of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new train fleet is now in operational service, just one year after introducing the first of the new trains.

Half of new Metro train fleet now in service www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/half-of-new-metr... #nexus #stadler #TyneAndWear #TyneAndWearMetro #tyneside

Major milestone reached in the introduction of new Metro trains A major milestone has been reached in the full introduction of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new fleet of trains with the completion of driver training.

Major milestone reached in the introduction of new Metro trains www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/major-milestone-... #metro #nexus #simulator #stadler #TyneAndWearMetro

Metro carriage used for fire and rescue training A few months ago, old Metro carriage 4019 was donated to the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS).

The decommissioned carriage was donated to help them create real-life examples for training to help them manage scenarios better. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/metro-carriage-u... #metro #nexus #TyneAndWear #TyneAndWearMetro

Trial begins of free Wi-Fi on Newcastle’s Metro On Monday, 8th December, the Tyne and Wear Metro started a three-month trial of free Wi-FI at its Central Station in Newcastle city centre.

Trial begins of free Wi-Fi on Newcastle’s Metro www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/trial-begins-of-... #gateshead #haymarket #jesmond #metro #monument #newcastle #nexus #TyneAndWear #TyneAndWearMetro

Long standing Metro employee set to retire Alex Carr, a long-serving Metro worker, has been repairing ticket machines on the network for over 40 years.

Long standing Metro employee set to retire www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/long-standing-me... #metro #nexus #TyneAndWear #TyneAndWearMetro

New sandwich shop opens at Tyne & Wear Metro station Tyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus has welcomed what it calls “an exciting new business venture” at West Jesmond Metro station in Newcastle.

New sandwich shop opens at Tyne & Wear Metro station www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/new-sandwich-sho... #newcastle #nexus #TyneAmpWearMetro #TyneAndWear #TyneAndWearMetro #WestJesmond

WATCH: 1981 film of Tyne and Wear Metro discovered on eBay A rare six-minute video film of the Tyne and Wear Metro in its first year of operations in 1981 has been discovered for sale on eBay.

In that first year, I can recall that Metro was a big deal. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/watch-1981-film-... #gosforth #haymarket #jesmond #nexus #SouthGosforth #TyneAndWear #TyneAndWearMetro #tynemouth #video #YouTube

#WaitingForTheMetro #TyneAndWearMetro #MetroLife #MetroHumour #CommuterHumour #RushHourReality #GeordieGiggles #PublicTransportHumor #MetroChronicles

Metro ventilation shaft and new HMRC office

Artwork on HMRC building covered by Metro ventilation

I am enjoying that the Metro ventilation has been untouched by the new HMRC building in Newcastle and awkwardly sits there. #infrastructure #transport #newcastle #tyneandwearmetro #hiddeninplainsight

Drag queen Sally wears Tyne and Wear Metro themed dress on Ru Paul’s Drag Race A drag queen from the North East of England has starred on the new series of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, wearing a dress inspired by the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains’ yellow colour scheme.

Drag queen Sally wears Tyne and Wear Metro themed dress on Ru Paul’s Drag Race www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/drag-queen-sally... #newcastle #nexus #SouthShields #TyneAndWear #TyneAndWearMetro

Driving the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains Tyne and Wear Metro train driver Sean Docherty has described his experiences in training and driving the Metro’s new trains.

Once they have passed, the drivers are signed off as fully competent on the new trains. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/driving-the-new-... #gosforth #newcastle #SouthShields #stadler #TyneAndWear #TyneAndWearMetro

Employees Bring New Feel to Metro Two new employees are providing a trans-Atlantic feel to the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Employees Bring New Feel to Metro www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/employees-bring-... #canada #cullercoats #metro #newcastle #nexus #TyneAndWear #TyneAndWearMetro #tyneside #usa