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Section of Metro to close for 12 weeks under major 'Metro Flow' upgrade scheme - but Dual tracking work between Pelaw and Bede Stations won't start until 2022
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Section of Metro to close for 12 weeks under major 'Metro Flow' upgrade scheme - but work won't start until 2022
Sections of the Metro in South Tyneside are set to be closed for 12 weeks as part of a major upgrade scheme.
The work will see an existing freight line upgraded and electrified making it capable of carrying Metro services, with three sections of track totalling 3km dualled between the Pelaw and Bede Metro stations.
While the project is not due to start until September 2022, the works are expected to have a major impact on local services.
Full article on Section of Metro to close for 12 weeks when major upgrade scheme eventually starts
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Shields Gazette website article from 28/11/20Dual tracking of the Metro railway between Pelaw and Jarrow stations - Planning Approval
Not on Gateshead (as above) but South Tyneside Council Planning Portal on 06/11/20
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Application Number - ST/0476/20/CLP
Site Address - Metro railway between Pelaw and Jarrow Stations
Application Type - Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use or Development
Development Type - Engineering
Proposal - Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed use or development in relation to the dual tracking of the metro railway (development to pre-existing light and heavy rail network) between Pelaw and Jarrow Stations (the Metro Flow Project, as detailed within the submitted Supporting Technical Note) and all associated development.
Current Status - FINAL DECISION
Decision - Grant Permission No Conditions 06-11-2020
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Section of Metro to close for 12 weeks under major 'Metro Flow' upgrade scheme - but work won't start until 2022
Sections of the Metro in South Tyneside are set to be closed for 12 weeks as part of a major upgrade scheme.
The work will see an existing freight line upgraded and electrified making it capable of carrying Metro services, with three sections of track totalling 3km dualled between the Pelaw and Bede Metro stations.
While the project is not due to start until September 2022, the works are expected to have a major impact on local services.
Full article on Section of Metro to close for 12 weeks when major upgrade scheme eventually starts
KEN