Travel updates
Good Friday Metro service
Metro will run to a weekday timetable on Good Friday, 3 April 2026.
Revised Metro service 3 and 4 May 2026
Revised Metro service Sunday 3 and bank holiday Monday 4 May 2026
Planned improvement and Network Rail work will be taking place on Sunday 3 May and bank holiday Monday 4 May, as a result of the work a revised Metro timetable will be running.
Revised train timetable Pelaw-Airport
Revised train timetable South Shields-St James
View ‘planned work’ here for more details about the work and the replacement bus service.
No trains systemwide for Control Room upgrades 3, 4 May 2026
No trains after around 8.30pm* on Sunday 3 May until about 10.30am* bank holiday Monday 4 May 2026
On Sunday 3 May no trains will be running after about 8.30pm* until around 10.30am* on bank holiday Monday 4 May, while upgrades take place in the Metro Control room. * Times will vary depending on the location and direction of travel.
In addition, Network Rail are carrying out improvement work, so no trains will run between Pelaw – South Hylton all day on 3 and 4 May.
Replacement bus service
Replacement bus services will be running, calling at all stations in both directions.
Replacement bus services will run between Heworth and South Hylton in both directions all day on 3 and 4 May.
Replacement bus stop location maps
Replacement bus stop location maps Central Station-St James
Replacement bus stop location maps South Shields-Monument
Replacement bus stop location maps South Hylton-Monument
Replacement bus stop location maps Central Station-Airport
Replacement bus timetables
Replacement bus 900 timetable Central Station-St James
Replacement bus 900 timetable Monument-South Shields
Replacement bus 901 timetable Heworth/Monument-South Hylton
Replacement bus 901 timetable Central Station-Airport
Trains will be running elsewhere on the system to a revised timetable. View ‘timetable change’ here for the revised train timetables.
Your journey will take longer so please leave extra time for travelling.
Bank Foot
St. Peter’s platform 1 is closed until further notice, this is to allow for emergency repairs to take place. During this time customers are advised to travel to the next station and return via the opposite platform. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
St. Peter’s Station
St. Peter’s platform 1 is closed until further notice, this is to allow for emergency repairs to take place. During this time customers are advised to travel to the next station and return via the opposite platform. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Bus services are suspended due to storm damage on the North Shields landing
Ferry services are suspended due to storm damage on the North Shields landing. The closure will stay in place to end of March.
A replacement bus service will be running via Tyne Tunnel. Ferry tickets accepted on Metro.
What happens when the Shields Ferry is not operating
If we are unable to operate the ferry crossing between North Shields and South Shields because of eg severe fog, stormy conditions on the river, or if there is a technical issue with the vessels, we will endeavour to provide a replacement bus where possible.
Replacement bus timetable (subject to any buses being available)
The buses run on the hour and half past the hour from each ferry landing.
Ferry services are suspended due to storm damage on the North Shields landing
Ferry services are suspended due to storm damage on the North Shields landing. The closure will stay in place to end of March.
A replacement bus service will be running via Tyne Tunnel. Ferry tickets accepted on Metro.
What happens when the Shields Ferry is not operating
If we are unable to operate the ferry crossing between North Shields and South Shields because of eg severe fog, stormy conditions on the river, or if there is a technical issue with the vessels, we will endeavour to provide a replacement bus where possible.
Replacement bus timetable (subject to any buses being available)
The buses run on the hour and half past the hour from each ferry landing.
South Shields to North Shields
| Days | First bus | Then these times every hour | Until last bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Wednesday | 06:30 | 06:30 | 06:30 |
| Monday to Wednesday | 06:30 | 06:30 | 06:30 |
| Monday to Wednesday | 06:30 | 06:30 | 06:30 |
Please note that these are the same as the normal ferry times from North Shields, but are not the same as the normal ferry times from South Shields. This is of course because the replacement bus service takes longer than the ferry to travel between the two landings via the Tyne Tunnel.
From South Shields the buses depart from the bus stop on Ferry Street, outside the former BT building, stop number 42S32.
From North Shields the buses depart from the bus stop on North Quay at the end of the ferry landing, stop number 41080. It will also stop on request at the bus stop at the top of Borough Road.
Bikes
Unfortunately, bikes are not allowed on these buses. We suggest cyclists use the Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel instead.
More information
The ferry crew will be on the South Shields landing to provide passengers with information during the period of the disruption.
Customers can also check for information and updates on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/theshieldsferry.
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woman_on_ipad (png)What happens when the Shields Ferry is not operating
If we are unable to operate the ferry crossing between North Shields and South Shields because of eg severe fog, stormy conditions on the river, or if there is a technical issue with the vessels, we will endeavour to provide a replacement bus where possible.
Replacement bus timetable (subject to any buses being available)
The buses run on the hour and half past the hour from each ferry landing.
| South Shields to North Shields | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Days | First bus | Then these times every hour | Until last bus |
| Monday to Wednesday | 06:30 | 00, 30 | 20:00 |
| Thursday to Saturday | 06:30 | 00, 30 | 23:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 00, 30 | 18:00 |
| North Shields to South Shields | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Days | First bus | Then these times every hour | Until last bus |
| Monday to Wednesday | 06:30 | 00, 30 | 20:00 |
| Thursday to Saturday | 06:30 | 00, 30 | 23:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 00, 30 | 18:00 |
Please note that these are the same as the normal ferry times from North Shields, but are not the same as the normal ferry times from South Shields. This is of course because the replacement bus service takes longer than the ferry to travel between the two landings via the Tyne Tunnel.
From South Shields the buses depart from the bus stop on Ferry Street, outside the former BT building, stop number 42S32.
From North Shields the buses depart from the bus stop on North Quay at the end of the ferry landing, stop number 41080. It will also stop on request at the bus stop at the top of Borough Road.
Bikes
Unfortunately, bikes are not allowed on these buses. We suggest cyclists use the Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel instead.
More information
The ferry crew will be on the South Shields landing to provide passengers with information during the period of the disruption.
Customers can also check for information and updates on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/theshieldsferry.
