Regent Centre leads £208 million transport plan

A major investment in North East transport will see Regent Centre Metro station, in Gosforth, become the first in a decade to get new ticket gates, improving security and reducing ticket fraud.

Part of North East mayor Kim McGuinness’ £208 million three-year plan, the upgrade will be completed by the end of the year, with new gates and customer service staff at the busy interchange, which serves nearly one million passengers annually.

Wider plans include a new Shields Ferry landing, 100km of cycling and walking routes and £21.7m for road repairs. 

The investment aims to enhance safety, accessibility and connectivity across the region by 2027.

Mayor McGuinness said: “For too long we have put up with an inadequate transport network which is in urgent need of investment. 

“At cabinet we have agreed £208 million in funding for projects that I will deliver by 2027, revitalising our transport network and providing a more accessible, safer and better-connected system for local people.  

“I’m proud to confirm that I will fund a brand-new Ferry Landing in North Shields, the roll-out of smart ticketing, new gatelines on Metro with Regent Centre the first this year, £23 million in funding for County Durham, 100km of better walking, wheeling and cycle routes, extra electric vehicle charge points and safer, more accessible bus stops and stations.  

“I have been clear from the outset that I will invest in our transport system to create more opportunities for local people and I am delivering on that promise.”

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