Is that to Newcastle? From what I read of it, they may run some trains on the day and will publish more details tomorrow. However, I suspect the same as above, it will be total chaos :confused:

 

Thank's ! ;) I don't know how people could manage to get there without taking the metro.

Oh b*gger! I'm taking the East Coast from Stirling in the morning and was planning to get the Metro through to the Stadium a little later on. I'll have to draught in family members to get me there now :/

Thank's ! ;) I don't know how people could manage to get there without taking the metro.

 

You best book a taxi.. very much doubt there'll be any metros at all

Trains (ie East Coast) will be running as normal, the strike is on the Metro (light rail), so you can still get the train into Sunderland Central and it's not too bad a walk from there, across the bridge. I believe you'd change at Newcastle anyway so shouldn't be much extra hassle depending where you're staying overnight. I was just planning to drive back up to Fife.

We are planning on getting the train from Newcastle Central (I currently live north of the Tyne) to Sunderland Central unless there are changes to the metro strike.

Its pretty bad the unions want to use coldplay and bruce sprinsteen as a point but any way.

 

Nexus have issued the following annoucment about buses

 

http://www.nexus.org.uk/news/2012/strike-action-metro-passenger-information

 

A special bus service will operate after the concert between Stadium of Light, Heworth Interchange and Newcastle city centre to provide public transport away from the venue until 2am.

 

Also more buses after

 

http://www.simplygo.com/news/more-buses-for-stadium-of-light-coldplay-concert-to-cover-metro-strike/

More info on Rail Strike

 

http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/9741750.Rail_strike_talks_to_avert_disruption_to_Coldplay_and_Bruce_Springsteen_gigs_at_Sunderland/

Rail strike talks to avert disruption to Coldplay and Bruce Springsteen gigs at Sunderland

UNIONS and bosses will meet on Monday to try to avert a rail strike that could hit two rock concerts.

 

Tyne and Wear Metro workers plan 24-hour walkouts on Thursday, June 7, and Thursday, June 21, when Coldplay and Bruce Springsteen respectively play at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland.

 

The two events, along with a concert on Sunday, June 24, by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, will attract up to 150,000 people in total, many from outside the region.

 

Hotels in Sunderland are fully booked and the region’s economy will receive an estimated £10m boost.

 

The action, over a below-inflation pay rise of 1.3 per cent, is expected to shut down the network.

 

Talks were due to start on Wednesday between Aslef, RMT and Unite and Metro operator DB Regio Tyne and Wear, a division of the German state railway, but have been brought forward.

 

Meanwhile, there are plans to run 56 buses after the Coldplay concert to Newcastle and the Heworth Interchange at Gateshead.

 

Sharon Kelly, from DB Regio Tyne and Wear, said the company “remain hopeful we can resolve this dispute, because we are keenly aware of the disruption a strike will cause to passengers, the economy and image of the North-East.

 

“As well as disrupting passengers who use Metro to get to work or out and about during the half term holiday, it will also impact on people attending the Coldplay concert at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on Thursday night, who were planning to get there and home again by Metro.”

 

RMT regional organiser Mickey Thompson said workers did not want to inconvenience passengers and hoped to resolve the dispute.

 

He said: “Hopefully, common sense will prevail, (the company) will come with a sensible offer and we will be able to resolve the current impasse.

 

“We have made it clear that they will have to come back with a substantial offer that will pacify our members.’’ Ross Smith, from the North East Chamber of Commerce, said the concerts would be “a showcase for the region and bring in millions to the North-East economy”.

 

He added: “To even consider strike action on days where the region will be packed with visitors reliant on public transport – not to mention the people who use the service every day – is both irresponsible and counter-productive.”

 

* Go North East will run extra buses to places including Durham, Washington and Newcastle for all three concerts.

 

See simplygo.com Public transport information for the Coldplay gig is at nexus.org.uk

 

Unions meeting on a bank holiday??

I feel sorry for Sunderland football club, a lot of work has went into making Sunderland a viable option for concert promoters and this strike is undermining all of it.

 

Hope everyone gets to the gig ok has a great time and gets home safe.

 

North East gigs have a great atmosphere and lets just enjoy what will be a brilliant night.

Metro Strike: Extra Buses For Coldplay But Fans Need To Make Travel Plans Now

 

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Metro Strike: Extra Buses For Coldplay But Fans Need To Make Travel Plans Now

 

An extra 55 buses will be put in service to help fans return home after Coldplay’s gig at the Stadium of Light on Thursday, June 7 due to a planned Metro strike.

 

Fans are being urged to plan their journey well in advance, and to leave as early as possible to avoid large traffic jams as a result of the industrial action.

 

Members of the RMT, ASLEF and Unite unions have voted to strike after rejecting a 1.3 percent pay increase.

 

If the strike goes ahead no Metro services will run at all on June 7.

 

Discussions between DB Regio Tyne and Wear (DBTW), which operates the Tyne and Wear Metro on behalf of Nexus, and the three trade unions, will continue next week to try and avert the strike.

 

RMT general secretary Bob Crow said: "In the face of the insulting pay offer of 1.3 percent offer from DB Regio we have had no option but to take action in defence of standards of living.

 

"It wasn’t transport workers who created this economic crisis and we will not sit back and wait for our members to take the hit in their pockets.

 

“All we are seeking is pay justice on Tyne and Wear Metro and an end to poverty pay,

 

Sharon Kelly, Customer Services Director at DBTW, said: “We are ready to talk to unions any time they want and remain hopeful we can resolve this dispute, because we are keenly aware of the disruption a strike will cause to passengers, the economy and image of the North East if it goes ahead.

 

“We are urging everyone to plan ahead and start thinking now about their travel arrangements for Thursday.

 

“In the case of concert-goers, we urge them to start their journeys as early as possible and perhaps spend a bit of time in Sunderland before the concert to ensure they are there in good time and enjoy the evening.”

 

DBTW will run a fleet of 55 buses after the concert from Stadium of Light to Heworth Interchange and Newcastle City Centre to help people on their journey home.

 

Bus company Go North East will also be running extra services along Metro routes.

 

Full details of services available and arrangements for Thursday 7 June can be found at http://www.nexus.org.uk along with travel planning advice.

 

http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/21837

Thank's a lot for the information about the strike. I'll take the bus, a car or a taxi, i'll see how the things are when i get there. :stunned:

I feel sorry for Sunderland football club, a lot of work has went into making Sunderland a viable option for concert promoters and this strike is undermining all of it.

 

Hope everyone gets to the gig ok has a great time and gets home safe.

 

North East gigs have a great atmosphere and lets just enjoy what will be a brilliant night.

 

Spot on.

 

If the concert was at the Sports Direct Arena...there wouldnt be a strike. End of.

Yes, £37,000 is not 'poverty pay' and a 1.3% rise is a heck of a lot better than a lot of people are being given at the moment.... They should consider themselves lucky.

 

There are people in the world that cannot afford to feed themselves every day! :(

Yes, £37,000 is not 'poverty pay' and a 1.3% rise is a heck of a lot better than a lot of people are being given at the moment.... They should consider themselves lucky.

 

There are people in the world that cannot afford to feed themselves every day! :(

 

In these time you should be thankful youre not being made redundant in the near future. I am in a few years.

I'm not being made redundant but am having to relocate to Sunderland in the next few months to avoid it...

I'm not being made redundant but am having to relocate to Sunderland in the next few months to avoid it...

 

Oh dear.. well you are moving to the best place in the entire world so not all bad :D

BBc Updated today to say it may be rain, I hope that blows over

http://www.safc.com/news/20120602/coldplay-showtimes_2256213_2794113

 

courtyards opening at 3pm. main doors at 5pm.

 

roads around the stadium shut all day and no car parking available

 

won't let me c&p

So no parking at the stadium, where is the best place to park up for the whole day? Anyone any ideas?

So no parking at the stadium, where is the best place to park up for the whole day? Anyone any ideas?

 

Just go over the wearmouth bridge, if you go right you have st marys car park. If you go left you have the multi story car park for the cinema.

 

5-10 minute walk to the stadium from both car parks

Thought I would do a bit more detail, some of this is from the safcconcerts site.

 

http://www.safc.com/page/ConcertTravelGuide

 

HOW TO GET TO THE SOL

 

Sunderland is easy to get to by road or public transport.

By Road: Sunderland can be accessed via two major routes: visitors approaching from the north or south can take the A19 or A1.

Park and walk: Visitors arriving by car can also park at the Sunderland Enterprise Park and walk to the Stadium (approx 20-30 minute walk). Access may be restricted until 6pm Monday-Friday. Those wishing to use the Park and Walk facility are asked to take the A1231, which is signposted from the A19. Please do not use the A1231 for city centre access.

Coach parking: A designated parking area available on the site for pre-booked coach parking. The cost of a coach/bus parking space is £25 per day; the coach park will be accessible from 11am on show days and will sit outside the road closure zones on the site

Coach parking spaces can be purchased by calling Sunderland AFC on (0191) 551 5004 or emailing [email protected]. Coaches will only be permitted into the coach area if pre-booked and have a designated coach parking pass.

City Centre car parks: St Mary's, Sunniside and The Bridges car parks (only a few minutes walk from the Stadium) will be open until throughout concert days and will close at 1am. All will be staffed by patrolling park attendants.

Visitors approaching from the North and South on the A19 and A1 and wishing to park in the city centre are asked to follow the A1018, A690 or A183, which are clearly sign-posted. As you approach Sunderland city centre, follow the car parking signs. Parking charges will apply.

More info, I have went on google maps to show where the car parks are

 

Perfect- thanks. Know exactly where I'm going now.

More info, I have went on google maps to show where the car parks are

 

 

Also, see where it says Charles Street? Theres free parking there at the University