Metro major line closure: February 2024

February 2024
A seven-day major line closure between on Metro between Airport and South Gosforth has been successfully completed, with our teams carrying out a wide range of essential infrastructure renewal schemes.
We have replaced 1,400 metres of overhead line and put in 1.5km of new tracks.
There was also a wide range of secondary works during the closure too.
This includes signalling cable testing, lighting and CCTV works, bridge and structure inspections, graffiti removal, lineside estate works, statutory track inspections, switchbox renewals, and ceiling repairs at Regent Centre Metro station.
Thanks to customers for their patience while buses replace trains between Airport and South Gosforth.
The line between Airport and South Gosforth re-opened as planned on Saturday, 24 February.