Metro running normally to the coast
Metro running normally to the coast this morning. West Jesmond station subway is closed for about eight weeks — use the footbridge.
Getting there · Tue 20 Oct
Metro to the sand.
Yellow line: Whitley Bay, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, North Shields.
Metro running normally to the coast this morning. West Jesmond station subway is closed for about eight weeks — use the footbridge. Ahead: no Metro between St James and Monkseaton Saturday 24 October–Sunday 1 November, replacement bus 900. Trains back Monday 2 November.
Last updated 20 October 2026
Silverlink North evening diversions
Not on today. Next published window is Monday 5 October, 18:00–00:00. 22, X22, 54, 309, 353, 354 and 356 skip Silverlink North. Board on Cobalt Park Way, Silver Fox Way or New York Road.
West Jesmond subway closed
The station subway at West Jesmond is closed for about eight weeks. Use the footbridge.
Yellow line to the coast
Whitley Bay, Cullercoats, Tynemouth and North Shields sit on the same line. Check the Pop app before you travel.
Shields Ferry
River crossing between North Shields and South Shields. Half-hourly service as listed on Nexus. No standing-only notice confirmed this morning.
Spanish City and The Links
Metro: Whitley Bay. Spanish City and The Links are toward the sea from the station.
Village and Longsands
Metro: Tynemouth. Station Market Saturday and Sunday, 09:00–15:30, under the roof.