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    Metro WhatsApp Report It poster.

    Metro switches ‘Report It’ system to WhatsApp

    Passengers on the Tyne and Wear Metro are now able to report antisocial behaviour quickly and without cost via WhatsApp.
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    Katherine Tweedy 17 February, 2026
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    Sophie and Alex with Bake off Trophy

    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 ins…
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    Katherine Tweedy 17 February, 2026
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    Phil Taylor

    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.
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    Emma Holden 15 January, 2026
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    Metro mock up on the set of Gerry and Sewell at Live Theatre Newcastle

    Metro carriage to appear at London Theatre

    From the 13th-24th January, the replica Metro carriage featured in Gerry and Sewell will appear in London's Aldwych Theatre.
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    Emma Holden 31 December, 2025
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    Celebrating the completion of training. // Credit: Nexus

    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.
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    Roger Smith 17 December, 2025
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    Old metro carriage 4019 being used for training

    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).
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    Emma Holden 15 December, 2025
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    A Southeastern train passing Shakespeare Beach in Dover

    South Eastern Railway Timetable changes come into force this Sunday

    Extra services added to South Eastern Railway timetables from December 14th
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    Mark Wilson 12 December, 2025
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    - Transport for Wales (!)

    South Wales Metro System is 99% electrified

    99% of the South Wales Metro System is now able to run electric trains
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    Mark Wilson 11 December, 2025
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    Tyne & Wear Metro train. // Credit: Nexus

    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.
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    Roger Smith 11 December, 2025
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    Automatic Fare Collection Supervisor Alex Carr

    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.
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    Emma Holden 18 November, 2025
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