More than 50 engineers working on the Tyne and Wear Metro are set to walk out on strike for a fortnight later this month.
The engineers - who are employed by Stadler Rail Service - are taking action as part of a dispute over pay. Although union Unite said it expected the walk-out would cause disruption, ChronicleLive understands Nexus - which runs the Metro - is confident this will be minimal.
Nexus has said it has been assured that Stadler has "contingency plans" in place, and services will continue to operate.
