Tyne and Wear Metro

08/09/2026

Smooth Radio | Smooth North East Is Heading To The Great North Run

08/09/2026

Replica of new Metro train gets a new lease of life!

The Metro cab mock-up has been given a permanent home at SafetyWorks! in Newcastle, an interactive education centre providing realistic, hands-on safety training for schools, youth groups, and community organisations.

It has now become part of the immersive Metro safety training facility, which includes a Metro station, tracks, ticket machines, platforms, and a level crossing.

SafetyWorks! is a multi-agency training facility which is used by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, Northumbria Police, Nexus, RNLI, Local Authority Road Safety Teams, and Blue Cross UK animal charity.

Nexus, and the local authorities to conduct safety awareness days for young people. It is visited by 5,000 school children every year.

Read: https://nexus.org.uk/news-media-hub/news/replica-of-new-metro-train-to-support-rail-safety-training/

08/09/2026

A new exhibition has been unveiled at Tynemouth Metro station to commemorate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

The art work, located in the station’s popular Bridge Gallery, features a connecting chain of lab coats – symbolising the role of researchers, and the key breakthroughs in children’s cancer research over recent decades.

The lab coats hang centrally in the exhibition space to represent the individual scientists, their teamwork, and the complex, precise nature of their groundbreaking research.

Titled ‘Kinder Treatments’, the exhibit will be on display at Tynemouth Metro station until Tuesday 13 October.

The installation is the second collaborative project that Children's Cancer North and North Tyneside Art Studio have worked on.

Great work! Read: https://nexus.org.uk/news-media-hub/news/metro-art-project-marks-childhood-cancer-awareness-month/

08/09/2026

The Great North Run Day Rover ticket is just £6.50 for travel all day on Sunday 13 Sep on:

-Buses across the region
-Metro
-Shields Ferry
-Northern trains between Sunderland and Blaydon

Buy yours from the Pop App.

More information in the comments below

04/09/2026

From the archive - Metro tunnelling works.

An amazing colour photo of our tunnels being dug in mid 1970s during the construction phase.

Did you know: Many of our drilling team back then were coal miners.

04/09/2026

Have you seen the latest proposals for the Metro to Washington extension?

Take a look at the post below to find out more, learn how you can submit feedback and visit an upcoming drop-in session.

Today we have announced the latest proposals for the planned Metro extension to Washington. The proposals outline three new stations – located at Follingsby, Washington North and Washington South - as well as seeing the line cross the River Wear via the Victoria Viaduct, travel towards and under the A19, and connect with the current network at South Hylton.

The 13km Metro extension plays a critical role in North East Mayor Kim McGuinness’ vision to transform local transport and create an integrated network spanning the region.

Throughout September, we'll be holding a series of public engagement events where you can:

✅ View the proposals in detail
✅ Meet the team
✅ Ask questions
✅ Share your feedback

Find out more, view the proposals and see the full list of engagement events in the comments below

02/09/2026

John’s charity challenge makes the TV news

Trainee Metro driver John Loraine has appeared on BBC Look North to talk more about his epic fundraising challenges.

John was interviewed in the BBC studio by presenter Dawn Thewlis during the main news bulletin at 6.30pm on Wednesday, 2 September.

And despite being on live television he gave a consummate and poignant interview about his recovery from a mental health crisis.

It was a chance for him to promote the series of extreme physical endurance challenges he’s taking on for a charity that he credits with saving his own life.

John, who joined us in June, is raising money for Climbing Out, an outreach service that supports adults following life-changing injuries, illness or trauma.

The 37 year old is a former police officer who is candid about his recovery from mental health issues.

He worked for the Northumbria Police force for 17 years before becoming a Metro driver. Policing was a job he loved, but he says that some aspects of it have impacted him greatly.

To support John, check out his Instagram channel: .loraine

(John is pictured in the studio below, centre, with Dawn Thewlis and Alasdair Gill from the BBC Look North).

02/09/2026

Less than two weeks left to visit the Tales on the Tyne art trail! ⏳

Explore the region and discover all the Peter Rabbit sculptures by Metro. You can find our dazzling rabbit at Tynemouth Priory 🪩

📍 Hop off at Tynemouth Station
🗓️ Until 14th of September
🐰

01/09/2026

Heading to the Great North Run next week?! 🏃‍♀️🏃

Skip the queues and focus on the finish line through buying your travel ticket in advance!

🎟️ Great North Run Day Rover tickets are just £6.50 and give you unlimited travel on Sunday 13 September 2026 across:

🚌 Buses in County Durham, Northumberland and Tyne & Wear
🚇 Tyne and Wear Metro
⛴️ Shields Ferry
🚆 Northern trains between Sunderland and Blaydon

Buy yours now on the Pop App or from any Metro station ticket machine.

🧒 Kids go free too! Up to three children aged 11 and under travel free on Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult.