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Children Travel Free This August with Great British Summer Savings

The UK Government has announced that children aged 5-15 can travel free on participating buses across England throughout August, as part of its Great British Summer Savings initiative. Running from 1 to 31 August 2026, the scheme is designed to help families with the cost of days out this summer. Children must be accompanied by a fare-paying adult, and the offer applies to bus services only.

New Tide Tour open-top bus service launches for summer

A new open-top bus service is giving residents and visitors a new way to explore the North East coast this summer. The Tide Tour runs between Tynemouth and Whitley Bay, connecting some of the region's best-loved seaside spots and attractions while offering spectacular coastal views along the way.

Shields Ferry timetable resumes from Monday 20 July

Early and late crossings to return

Network Rail update: Sunderland rail upgrades reach halfway point

Significant strides have been made on an extensive £6 million package of rail upgrades being delivered by Network Rail in the Sunderland area.

Shape the future of buses in the North East

The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority is now asking people across the region to have their say on proposals that could bring buses under public control through a franchising model similar to those used in London and Manchester.

Regent Centre Metro and bus interchange refurbishment to take place over school summer holidays

The £7.94m programme, delivered by our contractor Kier, will transform the Metro station concourse and modernise platforms at the busy transport hub in Gosforth, Newcastle.