Travelling by Metro
Metro offers fast, frequent and well-connected travel across Tyne and Wear.
Tyne and Wear Metro
Tyne and Wear Metro is a public light rail rapid transport system which operates over and underground across Tyne and Wear and one of the most well-known brands in the North East. The iconic yellow and black logo stands out on cubes at stations. The Metro connects city centres, airports, universities and regional attractions. With stations across the North East, you’ll benefit from:
Frequent services with trains running every few minutes at peak times
Convenient connections to bus, ferry and rail services
Easy access to key destinations including the airport and the coast
44 high-definition digital CCTV cameras on each train
Frequent services with trains running every few minutes at peak times
Convenient connections to bus, ferry and rail services
Easy access to key destinations including the airport and the coast
44 high-definition digital CCTV cameras on each train
Useful links
Metro stations
Your rights and obligations
The Conditions of Carriage explain your rights and responsibilities when travelling on Metro, while the Metro Byelaws help keep everyone safe and make journeys more convenient.
