Tyne and Wear Metro

(asked on 17th July 2017) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what funding his Department plans to make available to support the improvement and expansion of the Tyne and Wear Metro after the current funding arrangement ends in 2021.


Answered by
Jesse Norman Portrait
Jesse Norman
This question was answered on 21st July 2017

The Department for Transport is currently in discussions with Nexus about funding options for the renewal of the Metro fleet. These discussions include consideration of revenue and capital support for the existing network beyond the current funding arrangement.

The Department is also aware that Nexus has identified several possible extensions to the Metro. It will be up to Nexus to develop a business case for any such investment. All funding will be subject to normal tests of affordability and value for money.

Reticulating Splines