The company has described the new look as a 'vibrant yellow colour scheme' and has now launched a public consultation on the interior design possibilities. 

Nexus unveils new design for £362m fleet of Tyne and Wear Metro trains

Passengers from different areas might have to obey different rules.

Tyne and Wear Metro operator planning for local lockdowns 

There have been reports recently of Metro staff being on the receiving end of verbal and physical abuse.

Crackdown on anti-social behaviour on Metro network

Thunderstorms this evening and overnight. Turning fresher but showery Saturday.

Weather: Heavy showers signal a change in our weather

It's been the hottest day of the year so far - but will the high temperatures last?

Weather: Another scorching day - but will it continue?

This news comes on the same day as a series of other contract announcements.

Manquillo and Carroll extend Newcastle United contracts

The North East Chamber of Commerce has published the results of a new survey.

It shows the challenges firms have faced in the pandemic. 

COVID-19 'worse than financial crash' for North East economy

The Magpies drew 1-1 with the Birmingham side.

Bruce reacts to Newcastle United's draw with Aston Villa

Construction of the gigantic Whey Aye wheel complex on the Newcastle Quayside has been pushed back to the end of this year.

Construction delayed on the Whey Aye Wheel

Almost half of the staff at Newcastle's Theatre Royal are set to be made redundant.


Newcastle Theatre Royal to make almost half of staff redundant

Intu Properties is having talks with its lenders.

It has contacted a leading accountancy firm in case it needs to go into administration.

Metrocentre and Eldon Square owner warns of closure

The present service has been described as 'too slow".

Call for better rail links between Teesside and Tyneside

Alan Smith, 38, was from Gateshead.

Police have asked witnesses to come forward.

Man dies after collision in Gateshead

The announcement follows a disappointing return to the professional football season, with a 3-0 loss against Swansea. 

Middlesbrough FC sack head coach Jonathan Woodgate

Racist graffiti ha been found outside a primary school in the borough.

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