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The Metro network is made up of roughly 172km of rail<ref>Most figures for this count the in-line and out-line as the same track, and do not include non-passenger rail. This figure was produced based on data from OpenStreetMap; [https://overpass-api.de/api/interpreter?data=%5Bout%3Ajson%5D%3B%0Arel%5B%22operator%22%3D%22Nexus%22%5D%3B%0A%28%0A%20%20%3E%3E%3B%0A%20%20way%5B%22operator%22%3D%22Nexus%22%5D%3B%0A%29-%3E.w%3B%0A%28%0A%20%20way.w%5B%22railway%22%3D%22rail%22%5D%3B%0A%20%20way.w%5B%22railway%22%3D%22light_rail%22%5D%3B%0A%20%20way%28132716726%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20FGT-BYW%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28132716718%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20BYW-EBO%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28248095218%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20BYW-EBO%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28248095206%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20SUN-MSP%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28248095216%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20SUN-PLI%20crossover%0A%29%3B%0A%28._%3B%3E%3B%29%3B%0Aout%20skel%3B Overpass query].</ref>, 60 stations, 9 sets of sidings, 42 crossovers<ref>Based on OpenStreetMap data; [https://overpass-api.de/api/interpreter?data=%5Bout%3Ajson%5D%3B%0Arel%5B%22operator%22%3D%22Nexus%22%5D%3B%0A%28%0A%20%20%3E%3E%3B%0A%20%20way%5B%22operator%22%3D%22Nexus%22%5D%3B%0A%20%20way%28132716726%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20FGT-BYW%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28132716718%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20BYW-EBO%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28248095218%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20BYW-EBO%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28248095206%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20SUN-MSP%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28248095216%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20SUN-PLI%20crossover%0A%29-%3E.w%3B%0Away.w%5B%22service%22%3D%22crossover%22%5D%3B%0Aout%20body%20geom%3B Overpass query]</ref>, [[Gosforth Depot]], [[Howdon Satellite Depot]], [[Hylton Permanent Way Depot|Hylton Street Permanent Way Depot]], [[Nexus Learning Centre]], [[the avoid line]], and [[the Manors curve]]. | The Metro network is made up of roughly 172km of rail<ref>Most figures for this count the in-line and out-line as the same track, and do not include non-passenger rail. This figure was produced based on data from OpenStreetMap; [https://overpass-api.de/api/interpreter?data=%5Bout%3Ajson%5D%3B%0Arel%5B%22operator%22%3D%22Nexus%22%5D%3B%0A%28%0A%20%20%3E%3E%3B%0A%20%20way%5B%22operator%22%3D%22Nexus%22%5D%3B%0A%29-%3E.w%3B%0A%28%0A%20%20way.w%5B%22railway%22%3D%22rail%22%5D%3B%0A%20%20way.w%5B%22railway%22%3D%22light_rail%22%5D%3B%0A%20%20way%28132716726%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20FGT-BYW%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28132716718%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20BYW-EBO%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28248095218%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20BYW-EBO%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28248095206%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20SUN-MSP%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28248095216%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20SUN-PLI%20crossover%0A%29%3B%0A%28._%3B%3E%3B%29%3B%0Aout%20skel%3B Overpass query].</ref>, 60 stations, 9 sets of sidings, 42 crossovers<ref>Based on OpenStreetMap data; [https://overpass-api.de/api/interpreter?data=%5Bout%3Ajson%5D%3B%0Arel%5B%22operator%22%3D%22Nexus%22%5D%3B%0A%28%0A%20%20%3E%3E%3B%0A%20%20way%5B%22operator%22%3D%22Nexus%22%5D%3B%0A%20%20way%28132716726%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20FGT-BYW%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28132716718%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20BYW-EBO%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28248095218%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20BYW-EBO%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28248095206%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20SUN-MSP%20crossover%0A%20%20way%28248095216%29%3B%20%2F%2F%20SUN-PLI%20crossover%0A%29-%3E.w%3B%0Away.w%5B%22service%22%3D%22crossover%22%5D%3B%0Aout%20body%20geom%3B Overpass query]</ref>, [[Gosforth Depot]], [[Howdon Satellite Depot]], [[Hylton Permanent Way Depot|Hylton Street Permanent Way Depot]], [[Nexus Learning Centre]], [[the avoid line]], and [[the Manors curve]]. | ||
Most of the network is owned by Metro. However, the green line between [[Pelaw Junction]] and [[South Hylton]] is owned and operated by Network Rail, with the line between [[Fellgate]] and [[Sunderland]] shared with heavy rail. As a result, all Metro trains, in this section of the network, including empty coaching stock that doesn't usually show on the [[Pop app]], can be tracked through services like [https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/ Realtime Trains] and [https://signalmaps.co.uk/#sunderland:3248 Signal Maps]. Metro owns all of its stations, including those on Network Rail infrastructure, except for [[Sunderland]] which is owned by Network Rail and managed by Northern Trains. | |||
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The Tyne and Wear Metro is an overground and underground light rail rapid transit system serving many areas of Tyne and Wear in the North East of England. It is owned and operated by Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive (Nexus).
Rolling stock
The Tyne and Wear Metro currently uses two classes of rolling stock for passenger service. The system started with 90 metrocars, manufactured by Metro-Cammell. However, many of these have now been scrapped while the fleet is replaced by 46 of the new Class 555s, manufactured by Stadler. The new trains first entered passenger service in December 2024 and are expected to all be in service by the end of 2026.
Alongside the passenger stock, Metro also owns and operates three battery locomotives (BL1, BL2 and BL3), a ballast tamper (MA‑60), five hopper wagons, eight bogie flat wagons, and two low height spoil wagons.
Network
The Metro network is made up of roughly 172km of rail[1], 60 stations, 9 sets of sidings, 42 crossovers[2], Gosforth Depot, Howdon Satellite Depot, Hylton Street Permanent Way Depot, Nexus Learning Centre, the avoid line, and the Manors curve. Most of the network is owned by Metro. However, the green line between Pelaw Junction and South Hylton is owned and operated by Network Rail, with the line between Fellgate and Sunderland shared with heavy rail. As a result, all Metro trains, in this section of the network, including empty coaching stock that doesn't usually show on the Pop app, can be tracked through services like Realtime Trains and Signal Maps. Metro owns all of its stations, including those on Network Rail infrastructure, except for Sunderland which is owned by Network Rail and managed by Northern Trains.
| Station | Code[3] | Opened (for Metro) | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | APT, APN[4] | 17 November 1991 | 1, 2 |
| Bank Foot | BFT | 10 May 1981 | 1, 2 |
| Bede | BDE | 24 March 1984 | 1, 2 |
| Benton | BTN, BNO | 11 August 1980 | 1, 2 |
| Brockley Whins | BYW, BNR | 31 March 2002 | 1, 2 |
| Byker | BYK | 14 November 1982 | 1, 2 |
| Callerton Parkway | CAL | 17 November 1991 | 1, 2 |
| Central Station | CEN, NCZ | 15 November 1981 | 1, 2 |
| Chichester | CHI | 24 March 1984 | 1, 2 |
| Chillingham Road | CRD | 14 November 1982 | 1, 2 |
| Cullercoats | CUL | 11 August 1980 | 1, 2 |
| East Boldon | EBO, EBL | 31 March 2002 | 1, 2 |
| Fawdon | FAW | 10 May 1981 | 1, 2 |
| Fellgate | FGT, FEG | 31 March 2002 | 1, 2 |
| Felling | FEL | 15 November 1981 | 1, 2 |
| Four Lane Ends | FLE | 11 August 1980 | 1, 2 |
| Gateshead | GHD | 15 November 1981 | 1, 2 |
| Gateshead Stadium | GST | 15 November 1981 | 1, 2 |
| Hadrian Road | HDR | 14 November 1982 | 1, 2 |
| Haymarket | HAY | 11 August 1980 | 1, 2 |
| Hebburn | HEB | 24 March 1984 | 1, 2 |
| Heworth | HEW, HEZ | 15 November 1981 | 1, 2 |
| Howdon | HOW | 14 November 1982 | 1, 2 |
| Ilford Road | ILF | 11 August 1980 | 1, 2 |
| Jarrow | JAR, JAW | 24 March 1984 | 1, 2 |
| Jesmond | JES | 11 August 1980 | 1, 2 |
| Kingston Park | KSP | 15 September 1985 | 1, 2 |
| Longbenton | LBN | 11 August 1980 | 1, 2 |
| Manors | MAN, MRM | 14 November 1982 | 1, 2 |
| Meadow Well | MWL | 14 November 1982 | 1, 2 |
| Millfield | MLF, MIF | 31 March 2002 | 1, 2 |
| Monkseaton | MSN | 11 August 1980 | 1, 2 |
| Monument | MMT[5] | 15 November 1981 | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| North Shields | NSH | 14 November 1982 | 1, 2 |
| Northumberland Park | NPK | 11 December 2005 | 1, 2 |
| Pallion | PAL, PAI | 31 March 2002 | 1, 2 |
| Palmersville | PMV | 19 March 1986 | 1, 2 |
| Park Lane | PLI, CIC | 28 April 2002 | 1, 2 |
| Pelaw | PLW, PAW | 16 September 1985 | 1, 2 |
| Percy Main | PCM | 14 November 1982 | 1, 2 |
| Regent Centre | RGC, REG | 10 May 1981 | 1, 2 |
| Seaburn | SBN, SEB | 31 March 2002 | 1, 2 |
| Shiremoor | SMR | 11 August 1980 | 1, 2 |
| Simonside | SMD | 17 March 2008 | 1, 2 |
| South Gosforth | SGF, SGH | 11 August 1980 | 1, 2 |
| South Hylton | SHL, SHZ | 31 March 2002 | 2[6] |
| South Shields | SSS, SHV | 23 March 1984 | 2[7] |
| St James | SJM, SJN | 14 November 1982 | 1, 2 |
| St Peter's | MSP, STZ | 16 April 2001 | 1, 2 |
| Stadium of Light | SFC, STI | 31 March 2002 | 1, 2 |
| Sunderland | SUN | 31 March 2002 | 1, 2, 3, 4[8] |
| Tyne Dock | TDK | 24 March 1984 | 1, 2 |
| Tynemouth | TYN, TYP | 11 August 1980 | 1, 2 |
| University | UNI, UNV | 31 March 2002 | 1, 2 |
| Walkergate | WKG | 14 November 1982 | 1, 2 |
| Wallsend | WSD, WLL | 14 November 1982 | 1, 2 |
| Wansbeck Road | WBR | 10 May 1981 | 1, 2 |
| West Jesmond | WJS | 11 August 1980 | 1, 2 |
| West Monkseaton | WMN | 11 August 1980 | 1, 2 |
| Whitley Bay | WTL, WHB | 11 August 1980 | 1, 2 |
| Name | Code | Adjacent stops | Number of storage spaces[9] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Depot avoiding line | RGC, LBN | ||
| East Boldon up loop | BYW, EBO | 1 | |
| Gosforth Depot | DEP | GEJ, GMJ, GWJ | |
| Gosforth East Junction | GEJ | RGC, DEP | 0 |
| Gosforth Middle Junction | GMJ | SGF, DEP | 0 |
| Gosforth West Junction | GWJ | LBN, DEP | 0 |
| Howdon Depot Junction | HDJ | HOW, HSD | 0 |
| Howdon Satellite Depot | HSD | HDJ | 11 |
| Hylton Street Permanent Way Depot | HYL | MWL | 1 |
| Jesmond Junction, Manors Curve | JJC | JES, MAN | 1 |
| Monkseaton Sidings | MKS | MSN, WTL | 2 |
| Nexus Learning Centre | SSS | 2 | |
| Pelaw Junction | PJC | PLW, FGT | 2 |
| Pelaw Sidings | PWS | PLW, HEB, FGT | 8 |
| Preston Refuge Siding | PRS | NSH | 1 |
| Regent Centre Siding | RGS | RGC | 1 |
| River Drive Siding | RDS | SSS | 1 |
| Stoddart Street Sidings | STD | MAN | 5 |
| Stoneyhurst Road Siding | SRS | SGF | 1 |
- ↑ Most figures for this count the in-line and out-line as the same track, and do not include non-passenger rail. This figure was produced based on data from OpenStreetMap; Overpass query.
- ↑ Based on OpenStreetMap data; Overpass query
- ↑ Where there are two codes, the first is used by Nexus and the second is used by National Rail
- ↑ NCA according to some sources
- ↑ Also uses MTS for platforms 1 and 2, MTN for specifically platform 1, MTW for platforms 3 and 4, and MTE for specifically platform 3.
- ↑ Most passenger-facing information only refers to platform 2. Internally, it is usually referred to as platform 1. Because of the platform's length, it can also be considered and used as two distinct platforms.
- ↑ The old station (no longer used in passenger service) is still referred to internally as platform 1
- ↑ Metro services usually only use two of these platforms, currently platforms 2 and 3.
- ↑ One 555, two metrocars
