The Latest Breaking News from Huw Lewis

Byker Metro station in line for major refurbishment that could see huge glass wall return

The station's revamp could start in 2025 and include better lighting, seating, and security measures

Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2023

Transport chief's 'hope' for Metro upgrade finally allowing cheaper tickets to be stored on iPhones

Metro tickets loaded onto Pop Pay As You Go cards have had their prices frozen for two years, but the card's digital version cannot be used on Apple phones

Chronicle Live · Mar 30, 2023

Metro chief admits services 'not good enough' as passengers prepare for ticket price hike

Major disruption caused by an overhead line failure on Thursday is the latest in a series of problems that passengers have had to endure over recent months

Chronicle Live · Mar 30, 2023

Tyne and Wear Metro fare rises: What major price hikes will mean for your ticket from April 1

The cost of some tickets is going up by as much as 13.9%, but there are also a number of price freezes

Chronicle Live · Jan 18, 2023

Council needs to shift vacant homes to raise millions of pounds

More than 200 properties are under consideration by Liverpool Council

Liverpool Echo · Oct 5, 2022

Metro park and ride sites get £3m boost for contactless payment, new CCTV, and better lighting

It is hoped that the changes will encourage more people to use public transport for part of their journey, to save fuel costs and cut down on emissions

Chronicle Live · Jul 13, 2022

Metro boss wants extra security staff and more ticket barriers to combat spike in disorder

Huw Lewis has addressed calls for signifcant safety upgrades on the Metro, but also warns that the system cannot be turned into a 'fortress'

Chronicle Live · Apr 21, 2022

Metro chief issues message to parents after staff member assaulted in youth disorder at Tynemouth station

Northumbria Police had to be called to Tynemouth Metro station to disperse a crowd after a member of Nexus' security team was assaulted and a train window was broken

Chronicle Live · Apr 14, 2022

Tynemouth Metro mayhem: Trains forced to pass through station as young yobs take over platform, break window and attack worker

A security team will be based at historic station during school holidays after teen troublemakers gathered at station making it unsafe for passengers to get off

Chronicle Live · Apr 12, 2022

Metro ticket fares rise tomorrow – what it means for you and how to dodge the price hike

Nexus officials are urging people to make a switch to Pay as You Go smartcards to keep their fare prices frozen

Chronicle Live · Mar 31, 2022