News Stories - 2007

Stories from 2007.
Christmas deerBoxing Day buses
Timetables for 'enchanted' services now available.
Wakefield SantaSeason’s cheer
...thanks to Leeds FreeCityBus sponsors
Small groupJust Champion!
New Investors in People recognition for Metro.
Cllr Ryk DownesNational Bus Awards win
Successes in Accessibility, Countryside & Infrastructure categories.
Santa's shopper specials
Extra trains on the Penistone Line this November and December.
My bus is aceBlunkett visit
Metro to share My bus success with yellow bus commissioner.
SwimmerGet in the swim
Bus links to new, south Leeds pool.
MetroConnect Huddersfield FreeTownBusCakes for 365
Huddersfield FreeTownBus marks first birthday.
Wakefield FCB Rear viewWakefield FreeCityBus continued funding agreed
..by WYPTA and Wakefield Council until April 2012.
Holmfirth ConnectionHolme Valley services
October's changes postponed until December.
Class 155Success At National Rail Awards
Teamworking brings big win for Metro, Yorkshire Forward and Northern.
Senior PermitSmile Campaign Prize Draw
And the winner is...
Wrapped Leeds Sheffield Fast trainBig boost for rail users
Additional 60-90 carriages for City Region welcomed.
Prize draw winnerSheila's smiling
Metro's Smile Campaign First prize draw winner
Yellow BusCar-free schools
Yellow buses & SAFEMark helping.
Pupils inside busEnd of term report
SAFEMark sessions complete for 1,800 Year 6 pupils.
Class 333 (2006)New stations news
Kirkstall Forge & Apperley Bridge
Thumbs-upMetro takes Pledge
Signs commitment to developing employees' skills.
Class 185 - frontExtra trains welcomed
But White Paper only partial solution.
Class 155National Transport Awards success
New trains bring big win for Metro, Yorkshire Forward and Northern.
My bus is aceDavid Blunkett invite
Metro keen to share My bus success.
BVPP coverBest Value Performance Plan 2007/08
Metro's latest annual Plan is now available.
TramTrain, SaarbruckenTram-trains in action
How the Leeds City Region can learn from Karlsruhe.
Cllr Ryk DownesDownes and In
Councillor Ryk Downes is new Metro Chairman.
Trolleybus in Lyon, FranceThe New Generation?
European-style trolleybus network for the Leeds City Region?
Rugby ballDays to Remember
'My bus' teams up with Leeds Rugby Foundation.
Class 158 - new liveryHalifax Station improvements
Programme of work planned.
TransPennine trainMetro's Leeds Station plans backed
Funds earmarked for new southern entrance.
Venue - chairsTravel to work - by Royal command
Metro provides advice at a Prince of Wales-backed environment summit.
Ann & Billy's My bus job swap.It's My bus! No it's My bus!
Yellow bus job swap for Ann & Billy.
Wakefield FCB Rear viewWakefield FreeCityBus
Over 3,600 use new service in first week.
MetroConnect Huddersfield FreeTownBusWakefield FreeCityBus in business
City companies briefed about new free bus service.
My Bus Fleet at Wakefield depotAdonis on 'My Bus'
Schools minister meets Morley yellow bus pupils.
My bus cup finalsQueens rule Under 18s
My bus Yorkshire Cup Finals all decided.
Wakefield CathedralFreeCityBus test success
Wakefield city centre access trial.
Class 1551,000 new rail carriages
Welcome news for the UK's rail passengers.
Start of work on new access at Ilkley rail stationPlatform News
Work starts on new entrance to Ilkley station.
Moving on - headsMoving On?
Helping 16-22 year-olds to get the best from public transport.
Castleford main entranceCastleford go-ahead
Wakefield Council approves Metro's Interchange plans.
Mobile PhoneOne million texts sent
'yournextbus' reaches milestone.
Wakefield CathedralArriving soon in Wakefield
MetroConnect FreeCityBus gets April go-ahead.
MetroConnect FreeCityBusLeeds FreeCityBus celebrates first anniversary
Hugely popular service helping to reduce congestion.
Shadow Education Secretary David Willetts‘My bus’ is model for whole country says Shadow Minister

Pupils tell David Willets yellow bus is 'perfect'.

 

Held clockDon't miss the bus!
Service changes from Saturday 27 January.
ftrThe ftr is here
Brand-new vehicles on Route 4 in Leeds.
MetroCardsMetroCard and West Yorkshire DayRover
New prices introduced in January 2007.
Photo: Leaflet.Going out this half-term?
Save money with Metro DayRovers.