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  • One full year of new Metros and the Northumberland Line.

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    December 2025 marked a full year since the introduction of both local rail service on the Northumberland Line, and new trains for the Tyne & Wear Metro. To date the Northumberland Line has proved a roaring success, surpassing all expectations regarding passenger

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  • Toilets to remain closed at Gateshead Interchange

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    We are disappointed to report that Nexus informs us they have no plans to reopen the public toilets at Gateshead Interchange.We have written the following letter to Mark Ferguson, MP for Gateshead Central and Whickham, to highlight the issue. Dear Mark Ferguson,Over

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  • North Tyneside: December meeting

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    The North Tyneside branch of NEPTUG will next meet on Saturday 6th December, at 10:30-12:30 in Whitley Bay. Due to limited room capacity, please email northtyneside@neptug.org.uk in advance if you would like to attend. Thank you.

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  • Calls for a more sustainable, people-focused central Gateshead.

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    On 1st November, we sent the following letter to those listed below at Gateshead Council, calling for a more attractive, sustainable and people-focussed central Gateshead. Dear all:Cllr Martin Gannon (Leader of Gateshead Council, and NECA Cabinet Member for Transport),Cllr Freda Geddes (Mayor

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  • South Tyneside: NOVEMBER meeting

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    The South Tyneside branch of NEPTUG will next meet on Thursday 20th November, at 10:30-12:00. Representatives from Stagecoach, Nexus, South Tyneside Council and others will be in attendance. At this meeting we will put forward our case for reinstating the number 12 to

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  • Gateshead: NOVEMEBER meeting

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    The Gateshead branch of NEPTUG will next meet on Wednesday 12th November, at 3.30pm in Green Heart Collective, 231-233 High Street, Gateshead, NE8 1AS. A café is available serving drinks and light lunch options. For more information please visit Green Heart Collective’s

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  • North Tyneside: OCTOBER meeting

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    The North Tyneside branch of NEPTUG will next meet on Saturday 4th October, at 10:30-12:30 in Whitley Bay. Due to limited room capacity, please email northtyneside@neptug.org.uk in advance if you would like to attend. Thank you!

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  • Gateshead: SEPTEMBER meeting

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    The Gateshead branch of NEPTUG will next meet on Wednesday 17th September, at 3.30pm in Gateshead Civic Centre, Lamesley Room (ground floor near café). The building is fully accessible and has accessible toilets. Gateshead Civic Centre is a 5 minute walk from

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  • South Tyneside: SEPTEMBER meeting

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    The South Tyneside branch of NEPTUG will next meet on Thursday 25th September 2025 at 10.00-12.00am in Inspire South Tyneside, Beech Road, South Shields. The building is fully accessible and has a lift. There is an accessible toilet on the first floor.  All

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  • North Tyneside Transport Forum, June 2025

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    The next North Tyneside Transport Forum, which is open to residents of North Tyneside, will be held face-to-face on 26th June, at 18:15, in Whitley Bay Community Hub & Library.To attend, you must register by emailing: john.cram@northtyneside.gov.uk There will be a speaker

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