🎥 All 60 stations on our network now have tactile surfacing, which create a visual and physical alert to the presence of a platform’s edge to aid people who are visually impaired – as well as step-free access from street to platform. Our Project Manager Victoria Campbell and Lewis Winton from RNIB explain the importance of this project ⬇️ | Tyne and Wear Metro

Artwork celebrating our 40th anniversary has gone on display at three South Tyneside Metro stations. The artwork was produced through a project delivered by The Cultural Spring, working with County Durham artist Laura Brenchley and a mix of local community groups. The project was a partnership with Metro’s operator, Nexus, and was funded by Arts Council England, as part of the Metro Community Takeover project marking the network’s 40th anniversary. The artwork is in the form of large collages ma