The station was opened on 3 August 1987 by British Rail, and was initially named Gateshead MetroCentre.[1] The station's name was later shortened to MetroCentre on 17 May 1993.[2]
Between January and February 2020, the platforms at the station were extended ahead of the introduction of upgraded rolling stock, as part of the Great North Rail project.[5][6]
Facilities
The station has two platforms, both of which have seating, a waiting shelter, next train audio and visual displays and an emergency help point. There is a footbridge linking the station with the Metrocentre, which provides step-free access to both platforms.[7]
MetroCentre has recently joined the Northern Trains penalty fare network, as new ticket machines were installed at the station in December 2020.[8]
As of the December 2023 timetable change, there are three trains per hour between Newcastle and Hexham, two of which continue to Carlisle. On Sundays, there are three trains per hour between Newcastle and MetroCentre, one of which continues to Carlisle. Many trains extend to Morpeth or Nunthorpe via Hartlepool. All services are operated by Northern Trains.[9]
^ abStations in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees are considered part of North East England, while stations in the unitary areas of York and North Yorkshire are considered part of Yorkshire and the Humber.
^Stations in North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire are considered part of Yorkshire and the Humber, while all other stations are considered part of the East Midlands.
