Massive £100m Metro improvement scheme moves one step over as contractor appointed The project will see three âkey sectionsâ between Pelaw and Bede stations duelled. 06:00, 16 MAY 2021 Get the latest South Tyneside news and updates delivered straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Metro improvement plans that promise to make trains more frequent and cut journey times have moved one step closer after the construction contract was signed.