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| Metro Kids Raise Christmas Carol Cash |
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TUNEFUL children raised vital cash for charity when they sang Christmas carols to Metro passengers ...read full story
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| Nexus launches campaign to highlight its positive work across Tyne and Wear |
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT body Nexus has launched an awareness raising campaign highlighting the many positive things it does for the people of Tyne and Wear. ...read full story
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| Metro bid to find a Freddie |
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BUSKERS could find themselves on the road to fame tomorrow (FRIDAY) when Metro operator Nexus hosts a busking competition with a twist - the contestants are will all be doing their best Freddie Mercury. ...read full story
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| Politicians welcome plans to add Sunderland and Hartlepool to Intercity links |
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POLITICIANS today (Thurs) welcomed a plan to run InterCity trains from Sunderland to London up to four times a day. ...read full story
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| Politicians approve annual fares revisions for metro and ferry |
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PLANS for the annual changes to the fares on the Tyne and Wear Metro and Shields Ferry have been ratified by politicians today (THURS). ...read full story
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| Driving crime off public transport |
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CRIME FIGHTING measures on public transport have been beefed up after politicians today (Thursday) approved a raft of planned improvements. ...read full story
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| Santa sleighs metro fare dodgers |
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METRO inspectors dressed as Santa netted just a handful of fare dodgers when they swooped upon a Metro station today (THURS) to highlight the perils of festive fare evasion. ...read full story
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| Metro Booze Ban begins |
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THE METRO becomes a booze-free zone on Monday (DECEMBER 6) when operator Nexus introduces Alcohol Exclusion Zones on all Metro property. ...read full story
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| Metro bid for bums - not feet - on seats |
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Metro bosses are always looking to get bums on seats as they strive to increase the number of people using public transport. ...read full story
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| Nexus Names and Shames |
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Metro operator Nexus caught 274 people throughout November riding the system without a ticket. ...read full story
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| Politicians in call for UCall |
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POLITICIANS and public transport operators are urging people to get on board a tailored bus service now running in the Sunderland Coalfields area, which takes in Hetton-Le-Hole. ...read full story
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| Metro Park and Ride makes Sunday shopping simple |
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Sunday shoppers can forget about parking problems and take the Metro to town from this weekend when operator Nexus opens two of its most popular Park and Ride facilities. ...read full story
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| Statement from Mike Parker RE death of man injured on metro |
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Mike Parker, Director General of Nexus, today (Tuesday 16 November 2004) expressed his sympathy for the family of the man who died of his injuries after falling from a Metro train on Saturday night. ...read full story
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| Former Newcastle player and manager Willie McFaul has his hands immortalised in concrete |
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FORMER NEWCASTLE boss and goalkeeper Willie McFaul today (Monday 15 November 2004)joined an illustrious list of Newcastle stars when he had his hands immortalised in concrete at St James Metro Station on the Newcastle United Pitch of Fame. ...read full story
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| Former Newcastle player and manager Willie McFaul to hae his hands immortalised in concrete |
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FORMER NEWCASTLE boss and goalkeeper Willie McFaul will have his hands immortalised in concrete on Monday November 15 at St James Metro Station in the Newcastle United Pitch of Fame. ...read full story
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| Metro Booze Ban by christmas |
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THE METRO will be a booze free zone by Christmas when operator Nexus introduces Alcohol Exclusion Zones on all Metro property from December 6. ...read full story
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| Nexus helps local kids play it safe |
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More than 1,000 local school children have been taught how to play it safe at an event co-hosted by Nexus. ...read full story
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| A listening politician? It must be public transport |
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A TOP transport politician will be listening to people's views this weekend at a drop in session in Newcastle. ...read full story
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| New fares for metro off peak tickets from Monday |
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ADDED value for Metro customers kicks off on Monday with the launch of some new fares for off peak travel across Tyne and Wear. ...read full story
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| Wearside launch for latest superoutes |
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BUS PASSENGERS in Tyne and Wear will find services enhanced when the latest phase of the Superoutes concept was launched today, Friday. ...read full story
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| Nexus welcomes sign off northern franchise |
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Nexus, the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, today (tues) welcomed the Government's decision to go ahead with the Northern Rail ...read full story
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| THE BUS OSCARS |
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT chiefs are celebrating after being shortlisted in two categories at the prestigious Bus Industry Awards 2004. ...read full story
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| Nexus gets its show on the road in Sunderland |
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Local public transport provider Nexus is taking its show on the road to promote a new kind of bus service for the people of the Coalfields area in Sunderland. ...read full story
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| Metro savings help commuters spend their money on something more exciting |
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METRO passengers can save a massive £200 on a year’s travel anywhere on the system. ...read full story
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| All changes for Quayside buses as roadworks begin |
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MAJOR roadworks on Newcastle Quayside will bring changes to bus services, public transport body Nexus has warned. ...read full story
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| Nexus chief speaks in favour of regional government |
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Director General of Nexus, Mike Parker, will speak at a Regional Government debate next week and advocate increased transport powers for the region. ...read full story
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| Metro and Shields Ferry take the strain for Great North Run |
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THE Metro and Shields Ferry will be taking the strain this weekend when they carry tens of thousands of extra passengers and spectators to and from the world famous Great North Run. ...read full story
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| Metro passengers get cash and mobile top-ups on the go |
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METRO PASSENGERS running short on cash can now get it on the go from ATM machines appearing on stations across the network. ...read full story
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| Metro discounts add up for students |
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HARD-UP students don’t need to be studying maths to realise they can save money on Metro travel now this year’s Metro Student Cards are on sale in Nexus Travelshops. ...read full story
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| Metro using vipers fans can slide £1 off admission thanks to renewed sponsorship deal |
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ICE HOCKEY fans heading to see the Newcastle Vipers at home this season can save £1 on admission thanks to a renewed sponsorship deal between the club and Tyne and Wear Metro. ...read full story
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| Nexus response to inside out press release |
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Metro operators Nexus today (Friday) condemned the makers of the BBC’s Inside Out programme after an “underhand attempt” to undermine and tarnish the award winning system. ...read full story
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| Pre-paid travel is top of the class |
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Public transport operator Nexus is urging parents to act now to beat the rush of applying for a School Pass for the forthcoming academic year. ...read full story
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| Nexus announces operational changes to a Gatshead bus service |
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Nexus, the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, is changing the operator of one of its secured bus services in Gateshead from next week. ...read full story
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| Bank Holiday-makers can rely on Metro |
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METRO services will be on-hand as usual this Bank Holiday Monday, operator Nexus has confirmed. ...read full story
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| Metro honour its predecessor after 100 years |
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Local dignitaries and train enthusiasts are to join Metro operator Nexus to celebrate 100 years of electric railways in the North East this coming Bank Holiday weekend. ...read full story
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| Top transport boss issues stark warning to Tyne and Wear |
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The man responsible for tackling epidemic traffic congestion in London last night (thurs) issued a stark warning to Tyne and Wear leaders to "get their houses in order" or potentially face the same problems here. ...read full story
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| Project Orpheus: Tyne and Wear's Public Transport Solution For the 21st Century |
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POLITICIANS are being recommended to ratify the latest phase of Project Orpheus, a visionary plan to tackle traffic congestion and re-invigorate the Metro over the next 20 years by Nexus. ...read full story
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| Less is more so go explore |
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Despite no sign of summer weather just yet, local public transport operator Nexus is reminding day trippers of a bargain ticket that can take them all over the north for just a few pounds. ...read full story
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| Nexus steps in to save Gateshead Bus links |
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Local public transport operator Nexus has stepped in to assist residents in High Spen, Ryton, Blackhall Mill and Barlow Village in Gateshead who were facing the loss of bus links between their villages under plans by bus company Go North East. ...read full story
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| More books made for walking as Nexus publishes latest Metro Walks guides |
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Metro operator Nexus is giving the travelling public the chance to put its best foot forward again as it publishes the latest pair in its series of "Metro Walks" booklets. ...read full story
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| New PTA members announced |
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The political make up of the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Authority (PTA) has been ratified. ...read full story
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| Security squad will tackle Metro's troublemakers |
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AN EVENING security squad will be on board to reassure Metro customers from October after operator Nexus appointed a special unit (today). ...read full story
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| Seaside bus services saved |
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Local public transport operator Nexus has stepped in to secure under-threat bus services in Whitley Bay. ...read full story
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| Come fly with Me-tro |
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Extra Metro trains will flying up and down the tracks to Wearside this weekend as operator Nexus gears up to carry thousands of passengers to this year’s Sunderland International Airshow. ...read full story
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| Nexus welcomes future of transport white paper announced today |
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NEXUS, the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, today (Tues) welcomed the Government’s long-term strategy for a modern, efficient and sustainable transport system. ...read full story
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| The landing on the Tyne is all yours, all yours |
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THE FOG ON THE TYNE will hopefully stay away when Nexus officially opens its new North Shields Ferry Landing on at 18.00 hrs (6pm) Monday (July 19, 2004). ...read full story
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| North East to get more say in how it runs its railways |
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NORTH east transport boss Mike Parker of Nexus today (thurs) welcomed Transport Secretary Alistair Darling's commitment to giving the region more authority to decide how ...read full story
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| Transport TV goes live |
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“ON THE BUSES” it may not be, but a live interactive television service offering public transport information may prove just as popular with travellers in Tyne and Wear. ...read full story
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| Hospital staff lead the way to work |
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A scheme to get people on their bikes as part of a travel to work plan has scored its first success. ...read full story
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| Nexus puts pass in the post for speeder results |
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A new centralised bureau is set to speed up the issuing of passes for public transport passengers on the Nexus Concessionary Travel scheme. ...read full story
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| It's a fair cop for metro security worker |
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Top cop Crispian Strachan was in full pursuit mode when he tracked down a member of Metro staff at Newcastle Airport this week. ...read full story
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| Gateshead tourist bus is Sunday best |
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There’s nothing so traditional as a good old-fashioned jaunt into the countryside on a summer’s Sunday. ...read full story
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| More mobile in Gateshead as Nexus cash boost aids shop scheme |
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Mobility impaired public transport users in Gateshead are now benefiting from a £10,000 cash boost from local public transport body Nexus. ...read full story
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| Paddy backs a winner with metro Great Days Out |
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BBC favourite Paddy MacDee backed a winner when he got behind the latest Metro Great Days Out promotion yesteday (Wednesday 23 June). ...read full story
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| Kids may miss out on cheap fares warn transport chiefs |
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Scores of Tyne and Wear youngsters will miss out on cheap public transport during the school summer holidays unless they get a Nexus Under 16 card, transport body Nexus has warned. ...read full story
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| Talk to Frank on the metro |
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Youngsters worried that they may be going off the rails with drugs will have every reason to stay on them when a new Metro train launches next week. ...read full story
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| Take me to the river |
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Culture vultures have marked this weekend’s Spring Bank Holiday in their diaries as they look forward to this year’s Fish Quay Festival in North Shields. ...read full story
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| Nexus bosses relieved that industrial dispute is close to being resolved |
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NEXUS, the people behind the Tyne and Wear Metro, today (weds) confirmed that an ongoing dispute with Metro unions over pay and conditions is close to being resolved. ...read full story
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| Sir Jimmy fixes it for himself in dream metro ride |
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Sir Jimmy Saville fixed it for himself today (Weds) when he took a "dream trip" on the Tyne and Wear Metro after dishing out an employees of the Month award to a Nexus worker. ...read full story
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| These books are made for walking |
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Metro operator Nexus is giving the travelling public the chance to put its best foot forward as it publishes the latest pair in its series of "Metro Walks" booklets. ...read full story
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| New bus services a wise idea for Sage and others |
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International software giant Sage is set for a smooth relocation to its £60million custom-built headquarters after transport operator Nexus stepped in with a free bus service. ...read full story
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| New Balliol bus is boon for workers |
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Workers heading to Balliol Business Park on North Tyneside, will find getting there a lot easier thanks to a brand new high-frequency bus service that got underway today (Monday May 10). ...read full story
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| True public servants honoured after nearly 50 years of service |
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NEARLY 50 years of collective public service will be celebrated today (THURS) when two of the region’s most respected figures retire from public office. ...read full story
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| Shadow transport secretary tours Metro |
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SHADOW Transport Secretary Theresa May was given a glimpse of an urban light rail system when she visited the Tyne and Wear Metro on Tuesday (May 4, 2004). ...read full story
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| Transport minister keeps it local at official opening |
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Tony McNulty, the Transport Minister with responsibility for local public transport, gave the official seal of approval to a fantastic local transport facility this week when he officially opened the newly refurbished Four Lane Ends Interchange on North Tyneside. ...read full story
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| No fares please as tynesiders get free ride to work |
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A brand new free bus service being launched next Monday (April 26, 2004) will aid workers and job seekers from South Tyneside by providing a vital link to employment opportunities across the Tyne. ...read full story
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| Customer is key as transport body Nexus appointes new non-executie director |
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Improved customer focus was at the forefront of the minds of the board of public transport operator Nexus when it appointed its latest non-executive director earlier this month. ...read full story
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| Losers named and shamed |
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METRO bosses Nexus have named and shamed 514 people after they were convicted of fare evasion in court throughout February and March. ...read full story
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| Audit of accounts 2003/2004 |
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NEXUS is the TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE
AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS 2003/2004
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Regulations 7 and 9 of the Accounts and Audit Regulations (Passenger Transport Executives and the London Transport Executive) 1983, and sections 15 and 16 of the Audit Commission Act 1998 that: - ...read full story
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| Bus man Bill gets vote of confidence |
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South Tyneside Mayor Linda Waggott donned her ceremonial chain today (Monday) when she presented the latest winner of the Nexus Employee of the Month scheme with his award. ...read full story
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| Massive investment for Haymarket metro station |
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A MULTI-MILLION pound redevelopment of one of the busiest stations on the Tyne and Wear Metro system is set to transform Newcastle City Centre. ...read full story
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| Secretary of state unveils new travel interchange |
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Transport Secretary Alastair Darling today (Monday, March 29, 2004) saw for himself the benefits of integrated public transport on his first ministerial visit to Tyne and Wear. ...read full story
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| Concessionary travel improvements for the elderly in Tyne and Wear |
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NEW measures, aimed at improving public transport for the elderly and disabled across Tyne and Wear, have been approved by politicians today (Thursday, March 25, 2004). ...read full story
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| Anti-truancy campaign takes to the rails to net 100 plus |
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MORE than 100 truants from throughout Tyne and Wear were caught today (Thursday, March 25, 2004) when Metro operator Nexus joined forces with Tyne and Wear's five local authority Education Departments and Northumbria Police in an anti-truancy blitz on the light rail system. ...read full story
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| Super Beardsley gives Nexus duo award |
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Having their certificates presented by Toon favourite Peter Beardsley will be the main prize for the latest winners of the Employee of the Month from Metro operator, Nexus. ...read full story
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| Minister in the picture on metro security |
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CRIMINALS on the Tyne and Wear Metro have nowhere to hide from the all-seeing eyes of a state-of-the-art digital CCTV system that was officially launched today (Friday) by Home Office minister Hazel Blears. ...read full story
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| Politician set to vote on concessionary travel improvements |
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A package of measures aimed at improving cut-price public transport goes before politicians for approval on Thursday (March 25, 2004). ...read full story
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| Artwork brings style and substance to Gateshead Bus Station |
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‘Opening Line’, one of the largest public artworks to have been commissioned in Britain, was officially launched by the Rt Hon Estelle Morris MP, Minister for the Arts, at Gateshead’s new Transport Interchange on Friday 12th March at 3.30pm. ...read full story
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| On track for a great St.Patrick's Day thanks to Metro and Guinness |
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EVERYONE in Tyne and Wear is being offered the chance of free Metro travel and free GUINNESS on St. Patrick’s Day, this Wednesday 17th March. ...read full story
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| Transport chiefs celebrate as Nexus shop scoops top award |
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A Sunderland travel outlet has scooped the regional prize in a national competition organised by a household name holiday company. ...read full story
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| On track for a great St.Patrick's Day thanks to metro and Guinness |
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EVERYONE in Tyne and Wear is being offered the chance of free Metro travel and free GUINNESS on St Patrick’s Day later this month. ...read full story
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| UCall for Coalfields |
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Getting around by public transport is set to get easier than ever for the people of the Coalfields area of Sunderland this summer when a brand new bus service gets underway. ...read full story
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| Nexus "Names and Shames" losers on metro |
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MORE than 100 people were convicted of fare evading on the Tyne and Wear Metro throughout January and are today (FRID) named and shamed by "get tough" transport operator Nexus. ...read full story
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| Bus serices saved after campaign success |
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SIX of seven under-threat bus services in and around Newcastle have been saved from the axe following a “use it or lose it” campaign. ...read full story
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| Gateshead's new one-stop travelshop has it all |
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Gateshead folk will be able to sort out all their public transport needs in one fell swoop when a brand new one-stop-shop opens at the newly refurbished Public Transport Interchange in the town on Wednesday (February 4, 2004). ...read full story
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| Students faced the music for cut-price metro travel |
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Haymarket Metro Station played host to a musical extravaganza recently as six local music students turned the station concourse into a stage. ...read full story
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| More money proposed for bus services |
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POLITICIANS will discuss Nexus’ budget next week as the transport operator puts forward its proposals for balancing its books and moving the organisation forward in 2004/5. ...read full story
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| NEXUS |
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MORE than 150 people were convicted of fare evading on the Tyne and Wear Metro throughout December and were named and shamed by "get tough" transport operator Nexus. ...read full story
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| Thousand of kids missing out on cheap travel, say transport chiefs |
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Nexus, the region’s public transport body, says just 41 percent of school-aged children in Tyne and Wear have taken up its Concessionary Travel Pass scheme. ...read full story
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