NEX20/40 Infrastructure Works Between Pelaw and Bede Stations, Collectively Forming the Metro Flow Programme

The Metro Flow Programme will deliver a fully dual tracked Metro Network delivering more capacity, more frequency and more resilience to the service by replacing the single-track sections with double-track on the route between Pelaw and South Shields. The outline design Nexus commissioned unifies the two existing Network Rail and Metro infrastructures to create a single twin track alignment removing the three single track pinch points during a circa twelve week closure when Metro services will be suspended but a daily freight movement through the blockade will remain. At blockade hand back, the lines will be unified and pinch points removed.

The successful Bidder will complete the multi-disciplinary design and manage the installation and commissioning which will affect both Network Rail and Metro infrastructure. The scheme is funded by the DfT’s Transforming Cities Fund, which has a funding deadline of 31 March 2023 and the blockade will follow directly after the 2022 Great North Run.