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Fund the expansion of the Tyne and Wear Metro line
Closed
55 signatures
What the petition asks
Expanding the TW Metro to Washington, Northumberland, Seaham, Doxford Park, East Newcastle, Team Valley, Silverlink, and the Metrocentre will skyrocket the North East’s economy. With projects like HS2 and Crossrail the North East is being left behind vs cities like London, Birmingham and Manchester.
The North East is being left behind especially in the rail sector, by expanding the network it would serve so much more of our low income areas. HS2, Heathrow’s New runway and Crossrail are prime examples the North East isn’t a big runner compared to the other cities.
By proposed plans and the DfT investing £1.259bn in the network, it would allow 44.6m more journeys every year, and as each metro journey adds £8.50 to the northeast economy it would add £379m to our economy, making it worthwhile in under 4 years.
By proposed plans and the DfT investing £1.259bn in the network, it would allow 44.6m more journeys every year, and as each metro journey adds £8.50 to the northeast economy it would add £379m to our economy, making it worthwhile in under 4 years.
Timeline
| 23 Sep 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
55
Status
Closed
Opened
23 Sep 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.