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NORTH SHIELDS TRANSPORT HUB & BUS DEPOT
Ambitious plans from North Tyneside Council to improve North Shields and transform the town into a residential location of choice and an attractive , family-friendly destination has led to the creation of a new Transport Hub and adjoining town square .
Delivered by Main Contractor , Willmott Dixon , the new Transport Hub for North Shields opened on 2nd September 2023 , bringing buses , the Metro , taxis and cycling infrastructure together in the same place .
The £ 12.9 million Transport Hub and Town Square was funded through the Transforming Cities Fund via Transport North East , the North of Tyne Combined Authority , and North Tyneside Council .
The Hub is a major part of North Tyneside Council ’ s ambitious plan to improve North Shields , transforming the town into an attractive , family-friendly destination , with a vibrant , highquality town centre .
The Hub has secure cycle storage and the facility connects to the expanding network of cycle routes in the borough .
There are modern facilities including Changing Places toilets , which provide extra equipment and space for people with a disability to allow them to use the toilets safely and comfortably .
There are real-time information displays for all local bus , Metro and ferry services .