Metro warning for fans travelling to Newcastle v Brest on Saturday – Metro station closed
Metro issues on Saturday for Newcastle United fans heading to the Brest match.
That friendly is a 4pm kick-off at St James’ Park.
An announcement (see below) from Nexus explaining the situation.
With Newcastle United fans needing to be aware that the Monument Metro Station will be closed on Saturday from early morning, with the time it reopens to be decided between Nexus and Northumbria Police.
Announcement from Metro operator Nexus:
Huw Lewis, Customers Service Director at Nexus, said: “Metro will be running a full service to all destinations on Saturday, 10 August.
“Monument Metro station will be closed from the start of service on Saturday as a precaution, but we expect we will re-open it later in the day with the agreement of the police.
“Closing selected city centre stations is something we’ve done in the recent past for events including the Great North Run, Sam Fender concerts and Champions League football games. It’s a sensible way to manage crowds when there is a lot going on in the city to keep things running smoothly for customers. There are always alternative stations within walking distance.
“Our partners in the bus industry are also providing a full service into and across the city centre, with some local diversions in place due to road closures.”
Newcastle United schedule to end of October 2024:
Saturday 20 July 2024 – Newcastle 3 SpVgg Unterhaching 1
Saturday 27 July 2024 – Hull 0 Newcastle 2
Wednesday 31 July 2024 – Urawa Red Diamonds 1 Newcastle 4
Saturday 3 August 2024 – Yokohama F Marinos 2 Newcastle 0
Friday 9 August 2024 – Newcastle United v Girona FC friendly 7.30pm kick-off (SJP Sela weekend)
Saturday 10 August 2024 – Newcastle United v Stade Brestois 4pm kick-off (SJP Sela weekend)
Wednesday 14 August 2024 – The Carabao Cup second round draw will be made around 10pm.
Saturday 17 August 2024 – Newcastle v Southampton (3pm)
Sunday 25 August 2024 – Bournemouth v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports
Week commencing Monday 26 August 2024 – Carabao Cup round two matches will be played
Friday 30 August 2024 – Summer transfer window closes at 11pm.
Sunday 1 September 2024 – Newcastle v Tottenham (1.30pm) Sky Sports
(The first international break of the season)
Sunday 15 September 2024 – Wolves v Newcastle (4.30 pm) Sky Sports
Weeks commencing Monday 16 September AND Monday 23 September – Carabao Cup round three (This round split over two midweeks)
Saturday 21 September 2024 – Fulham v Newcastle (3 pm)
Weeks commencing Monday 16 September AND Monday 23 September – Carabao Cup round three (This round split over two midweeks)
Saturday 28 September 2024 – Newcastle v Man City (12.30 pm) TNT Sports
Saturday 5 October – Everton v Newcastle (5pm) Sky Sports
Saturday 19 October – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)
Sunday 27 October – Chelsea v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports
