When was the Tyne and Wear Metro built?
1980
The light rail system serving Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, South and North Tyneside and Sunderland. It opened in 1980 and is operated by DB Regio Tyne & Wear Ltd (a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn and part of Arriva Trains UK) on behalf of Nexus.
Are the Tyne and Wear metros running?
There are no Metros running TODAY, 6am-6pm, South Gosforth-Heworth, replacement buses running. Allow extra time for your journey.
Which Tyne and Wear Metro stations are underground?
Stations[edit] Most of the stations are above ground, but several in central Newcastle and Gateshead are underground, namely Central, Jesmond, Haymarket, Monument, Manors, St. James and Gateshead. In Sunderland, Park Lane and Sunderland stations also have underground platforms.
Does Newcastle have a subway?
Tyne and Wear Metro is a light rail system with 60 stations serving Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, North Tyneside and South Tyneside. The Metro has been rated as one of the country’s most efficient modes of transport and currently carries nearly 40 million passenger journeys per year.
What year did the Metro open?
Built at a time of national financial crisis and high unemployment it seems a miracle that Metro ever got up and running. But against all the odds the project was seen through to completion and was opened in the summer of 1980 to a fanfare of critical acclaim.
Who runs Tyne and metro?
Nexus
The Tyne and Wear Metro is the UK’s busiest light rail system outside London. It carries around 37 million passengers a year, and is the backbone of our region’s public transport. The system is owned and run by Nexus, and has 60 stations with trains running up to every three minutes at peak times.
How much is a Metro day ticket?
Metro Day Ticket
| Zone(s) | Price from 1 April 2021 |
|---|---|
| One Zone | £3.30 |
| Two Zones | £4.40 |
| All Zones | £5.40 |
Are metros running Easter Sunday 2021?
Metro: Metro services will be in operation across the Easter weekend. On Good Friday, 14 April, and Easter Monday, 17 April, Sunday timetables will be in place on the Metro system. Easter Saturday, 15 April, and Easter Sunday, 16 April, the usual weekend timetables will be in place.
Does the Newcastle Metro go underground?
Getting around Newcastle and Gateshead is quick and easy thanks to the Metro which is made up of overground and underground stations across Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, and the coast.
How much is taxi from Newcastle Airport to City?
Taxi prices from Newcastle Airport to Newcastle City centre*
| Vehicle | Single Trip | Return Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Estate Car (up to 4 passengers) | £35-£40 | £64-68 |
| Executive Car (up to 4 passengers) | £40-45 | £68-70 |
| People Carrier (up to 6 passengers) | £45-47 | £80-83 |
| 8 Seater Minibus (up to 8 passengers) | £50-54 | £95-98 |
Where is the Tyne Dock Metro station located?
The station is situated immediately north of Boldon Lane with ramped footpath access from Boldon Lane to separate entrances on each platform. Both footpaths also continue on to connect with a subway passing under the Metro at the north end of the station, linking Olive Street with Whitehead Street.
Where does the name Tyne Dock come from?
Tyne Dock. Tyne Dock is a neighbourhood within the town of South Shields, North East England, on the south bank of the River Tyne. It takes its name from the large dock on the river which was opened in 1859 by the North Eastern Railway (and acquired by the Tyne Improvement Commission in 1938) to handle Tyneside’s coal exports.
Where is the help point at Tyne Dock?
Use help point for assistance. Outside of the station. The station is situated immediately north of Boldon Lane with ramped footpath access from Boldon Lane to separate entrances on each platform.
When did the coal trains leave Tyne Dock?
This trade declined in the second half of the twentieth century and the bridges that carried the coal trains into the dock, the famous Tyne Dock Arches, were demolished in the early 1980s. The dock itself has been progressively infilled since closure, allowing for the building of modern storage warehouses.