Plans 'in development' to carry on Eurovision success and make it a 'lasting legacy' Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram told the BBC plans were already in development to carry on Eurovision's success Liverpool Echo · May 16, 2023
New Tyne and Wear Metro train pulls into stations for first time as it completes crucial test run Metro operator Nexus said there were no glitches as the first train of a Swiss-built £362m fleet was driven on tracks between South Gosforth and Monkseaton on Wednesday morning Chronicle Live · May 10, 2023
'Absolutely mortal' man armed with axe at Metro station told officers 'I'm a bit psycho' Jamie Graham was threatened by a police officer with a taser before he threw the axe onto the tracks and got down on his knees - and told officers 'I'm a bit psycho' during his arrest Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023
Man uses Kung Fu to defend woman being attacked on train Martial arts expert Tony Pinkerton stepped in after the thug launched a vicious attack. Daily Record · May 4, 2023
Kung Fu Metro passenger springs into action to stop woman being attacked as she 'screamed down phone' Tony Pinkerton was forced to use his Kung Fu skills to help a woman who was being attacked on the Metro at Wallsend Chronicle Live · May 4, 2023
Tyne and Wear Metro bosses explain why some trains still have heating on full blast in mild weather Changing the temperature on a Metro train is not as simple as turning down a thermostat, it requires engineers to make mechanical adjustments to the ageing carriages Chronicle Live · May 2, 2023
Racist Morpeth lout shouted homophobic abuse while hitting two men over the head with a 'bauble' The victims, who had to have cuts to their head glued at hospital, were attacked by cocaine-fuelled Thomas Bailey at Whitley Bay Metro Station Chronicle Live · Apr 30, 2023
Joka-Taratala metro services to double from May 1 KOLKATA: Good News for the Metro commuters! Now more Metro services are going to run on Joka-Taratala route( Purple Line). The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023
The new train station being built in the middle of one of Cardiff’s busiest neighbourhoods The new station will form part of the South Wales Metro but the plans have also been criticised Wales Online · Apr 20, 2023
Congestion charges for Dublin ruled out by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar The Fine Gael leader suggested the charges on city centre car use maybe rolled out after the Metro is operating Dublin Live · Apr 19, 2023
Treherbert rail line closure: When will trains stop running, how long for and where to get replacement services The busy line will shut as part of work on the South Wales Metro Wales Online · Apr 18, 2023
'Cardiff is right to charge people driving in the city' It will face criticism but it needs to happen if Cardiff is to taken seriously as a green a vibrant capital city Wales Online · Apr 18, 2023
Why Cardiff is right on plans for a new car user charge Cardiff council has launched a consultation on a vehicle charge which it said if approved would be introduced in 2027 Birmingham Post · Apr 17, 2023
Woman 'lucky to survive' after panes of glass fell from Whitley Bay Metro Station roof Angelika Taic narrowly escaped death after glass smashed just inches away from where she was stood Chronicle Live · Apr 13, 2023
AAP · Apr 13, 2023 Sydney Metro under review amid $21b budget blowout "Major'' challenges with Sydney's Metro program will be the subject of a review launched by the new government in New South Wales.
The New Daily · Apr 12, 2023 New Sydney Metro line faces $8 billion cost blowout The second stage of Australia's first fully automated rapid transit system is about 70 per cent over its original price tag, according to NSW Transport.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2023 Council agrees deal to progress Glasgow Clyde Metro transport plan A DEAL to take forward the Glasgow Clyde Metro transport system has been agreed by the council ...
ABC News · Apr 12, 2023 Review announced after more cost blowouts on Sydney's new metro train network revealed The Minns government is inspecting the state's books, and claims the former Coalition government hid the true cost and timeline for several stages of the driverless train network.
The New Daily · Apr 5, 2023 Easter trading hours: What’s open and what’s closed Over the Easter long weekend, some stores and shopping centres will be staying open to get any last minute shopping done.
Chronicle Live · Apr 1, 2023 Newcastle United fans issued Metro warning ahead of Manchester United clash Supporters travelling to St James' Park from south of the Tyne on Sunday should set-off earlier than normal due to ongoing emergency repair works on the Metro network
Birmingham Post · Mar 31, 2023 Metro rail project needs to do more for Cardiff says Welsh Conservatives Shadow Transport Minister Natasha Asghar has raised concerns over the cost of the electrification project now at £1bn
Chronicle Live · Mar 30, 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 Everything we know about the Metro issue which has suspended trains and caused chaos for commuters Workers are currently repairing the 800 metres of overhead wire which is currently down
Chronicle Live · Mar 30, 2023 East Boldon Sainsbury's plagued by 'brazen' shoplifters who leave with baskets full of goods The Sainsbury's Local on Station Terrace has been continually targeted by shoplifters who are said to make their escape on the Metro