Due to extreme laziness I'm virtually retired from Ciao, although I'll still read and post the odd o...
Due to extreme laziness I'm virtually retired from Ciao, although I'll still read and post the odd op every now and then......
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The Metro System on tyneside is one of the best light rapid public transport systems I've had the pleasure of using. It is generally fast , frequent and cheap, although it can be awkward if you dont have change on you and it's late at night. That's when ticket inspectors tend to appear and slap you with a ten pound fine.
The easiest way is to get a monthly travel ticket which is less that £50 a month , covers the whole of the metro system , plus busses, ferries and the rail link to Sunderland. After 9:30 a daily ticket is available that costs £3 and covers the Metro system and ferries , and that reduces to £1.50 after 6:30 pm.
The metros are well designed for disabled folk in wheel chairs and mothers with prams, as all the platforms are the same height as the trains, and the carraiges have wide doors and aisles. The Metro system doesnt allow normal bikes but fold up ones are permitted.
I've used it since 1987 and you get annoyed if you have to wait more than five minutes for your train. When you're in London or elsewhere you really appreciate it.
It's a very simple system and is a great way to get around Tyneside.
It enabled me to get rid of my car. Now I just hire one whenever I go out of the area. As I say I've been spoilt.
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I'm adding you to my trust. Full respect for using public transport and just hiring cars when you need to . I do the same !
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Advantages: Frequent, fast, clean, easy to use and get around, excellent accessibility Disadvantages: Lack of staff at stations, pricing not as good value as it used to be
sosull 14.06.2007 ·
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Review of Tyne and Wear Metro
Advantages: Frequent, fast, clean, easy to use and get around, excellent accessibility Disadvantages: Lack of staff at stations, pricing not as good value as it used to be
sosull 14.06.2007 ·
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