Revellers stranded as public transport struggled to cope with New Year's heave

Crowds flocked to Newcastle foreshore to catch a glimpse of the fireworks. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers

PARTYGOERS were left stranded at tram stations and bus stops as Newcastle's public transport system struggled to cope with crowds once the fireworks fizzled out on New Year's Eve.

Police estimated 40,000 people flocked to the foreshore to ring in the new year.