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Vandalism hits new Swiss-made Metro carriages

A window of one of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains was smashed this week, in the first major act of vandalism against...
Business & Finance

First new Tyne and Wear Metro train finally enters service on historic day for North East

The first new Tyne and Wear Metro train is finally in service. After years of waiting, passengers can at last set foot this morning on...
North East

Tyne Tunnel boss quits

The boss of the Tyne Tunnel has left his job. Philip Smith has quit as chief executive of tunnel operator TT2 to “pursue new opportunities”,...
North East

New Metro arrives in North East

The Tyne and Wear Metro’s first new train in more than four decades has arrived in the North East. In what is a major milestone...
News

Fire deaths update

Fire service chiefs have issued a warning over the safe disposal of cigarettes and stressed reviews are being undertaken after a number of deaths...
News

Fire chief issues ice warning after three boys killed in Solihull lake tragedy

North East fire chiefs have issued an urgent warning about playing on ice after the tragic death of three boys who fell into a...
News

“Absolutely horrendous,” councillors react to firefighter abuse incidents in Tyne and Wear

Councillors have hit out at the “absolutely horrendous” number of attacks on firefighters across Tyne and Wear despite a slight decrease compared to last...
News

£2 fare cap plans for Tyne and Wear Metro this winter – but not for passengers buying paper ticket

The cost of a journey on the Tyne and Wear Metro is expected to be capped at £2 at the start of next year. Bosses...
News

Metro engineers in Tyne and Wear to strike over ‘miserable’ pay offer – but bosses say network won’t be shut down

Metro passengers have been warned to brace for disruption after train engineers voted to go on strike. More than 50 staff employed by Stadler Rail...
North East

Virus-killing lights at Metro stations

By James Harrison LDRS Virus-killing lights are due to be installed at Metro stations in a bid to reduce Covid-19 transmission. Bosses on the Tyne and...

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