The Tyne and Wear Metro will be extended for the first time in 30 years as part of Government plans to invest in public transport outside of London.

Around £900million has been earmarked for the project which would build a new line between South Hylton and Pelaw, connecting Washington and Follingsby to the network.

It is hoped it will be up and running by 2033 with a feasibility study into the new route is already underway, alongside design work for the stations, bridges and other infrastructure.

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said: “I am thrilled to say we can now get on with the job of building the first new Metro line for 30 years, at last connecting Washington to the rail network and linking tens of thousands of people to new jobs and opportunity in our growing advanced manufacturi

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