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    Metrocar updates and withdrawals - Tyne & Wear Metro

    Just up at Gosforth Depot. 33 is being moved around as I speak didn’t catch which number it’s coupled up with though . No graffiti or anything on there, but there’s seems to be a lot going on as a lot of trains being moved around
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    Strange delays

    No, just that message the above
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    Strange delays

    Today at Sunderland....
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    North country rover ticket

    Hi, I'm off work a for a few days this week so looking to go and explore some stations on the northern routes. Ive seen Northern do a north country rover which is 4 in 8days. But the issue is I want to go to Newcastle for a flying visit and would normally do Bradford to York then York to...
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    Bus challenge

    Hi all, Could anyone point me in the direction of a website or app that could help with doing a long distance bus challenge? If there are any or would i have to just go through local timetables. Looking to go Bradford to Newcastle upon Tyne to start Many thanks in advance
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    Metrocar updates and withdrawals - Tyne & Wear Metro

    There is a massive test coming up on Saturday 10th June..... Sam Fender - Newcastle Pink - Sunderland Almost all stations in Newcastle City centre are closing early(10pm) with shuttle buses running from Newcastle instead of trains.
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    Tyne and Wear Metro Sidings

    I would of thought with the location it wouldn't be that easy to graffiti trains. But obviously it is a major problem. Thanks for the replies
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    Tyne and Wear Metro Sidings

    Do the sidings by Manors Station ever get used? Passed them many many times over the past 20years but I can't remember them ever being used
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    Tyne & Wear Metro Fleet Replacement: Awarded to Stadler

    Word is that the new unit at Tyne Yard is being moved tonight in the early hours to Gosforth
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    Sunderland station flooded; Northern calling at St Peter's metro station

    You can't unfortunately. But Northern aren't offering tickets to Sunderland either even though St Peters Is around 300metres on foot and trains are calling there
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    Sunderland NR station

    So Around 10pm on NYE Sunderland station had to close due to 'extensive flooding' caused by rain. The station is being redeveloped. My question is why isnt there some kind of temporary roof in place. This caused major problems due to lack of alternative travel options. Meaning metro being...
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    Split ticket question

    Hi all I'm due to head from Newcastle to Manchester Vic today. I've bought a split ticket for the journey as follows..... 12.43 Newc to York(TPE) 14.09 York to Leeds(NOR) 15.12 Leeds to Manchester Vic(NOR) My guidance on the email says to change at Leeds. Yet my ticket is Newc to York and York...
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    Early days of the Tyne & Wear Metro

    Metros used to run Airport to South Shields as single carriages from 7pm in the evenings. They used to be uncoupled at Airport so the odd time you would see 4carriage trains returning to the depot Via Regent Centre entrance
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    Operational restrictions

    Hi What are operational restrictions? Seen it a lot lately today especially. Thanks
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    Tissue begging on trains

    The central line seems to be getting worst for this every morning I get the Newbury Park service from Perivale at 9.35am. normally around North Acton there's a lady gets on with a note. Works the train as far as Notting Hill Gate, then heads back westbound.
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    What are the busiest tube lines at the weekend?

    Piccadilly the busiest Bakerloo on sundays between 3 - 8pm southbound can be very busy. Victoria line after 8pm to 1am can be very busy going to Brixton
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    Central line today

    Does anyone know what was going on earlier? Got took off a West Ruislip service at East Acton? Around 10am today. Thanks
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    Tyne and Wear metro: will it have a closure during summer 2019?

    Normally in August metro closes part of the network to upgrade tracks etc. This year theres rumours that it will be closed Central to Pelaw. Can anyone confirm? P.s i would of thought Haymarket/Monument to Pelaw, as ive never seen a train Reverse at Central before. Thanks

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