 Britain’s fastest growing bus route in 2005 was Route 19, connecting the new Northumberland Park Metro station with Silverlink and Cobalt business parks, the Royal Quays residential and shopping area and North Shields ferry terminal. Route 19 bus services are timetabled to connect with Metro, making changing between the two quick and convenient. The bus uses its own dedicated road for part of the journey, and innovations include real time information systems in major office complexes along the route. Northumberland Park, Metro’s 59th station, opened in December 2005 and is expected to become one of the busiest stations outside city centres. It serves the heart of a new suburb of North Tyneside, with 1,500 homes within 800 metres. A new village centre shopping area and 400 space Park and Ride car park are being developed alongside the station, to reflect modern commuter lifestyles.
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