Lined in cast iron, it has a drainage system, fire safety equipment, ventilation, and cameras to monitor the traffic. The Tyne Tunnels are an iconic part of the North East, and have been for 50 years.

Taken 45 years ago, our photograph of the Tyne Tunnel linking Jarrow and Hebburn came at a time the link had been in operation for a decade ...

The Tyne Tunnel toll will rise by up to 50p, councillors have confirmed. The cost for cars will go from £1.90 to £2.20 and for HGVs it will rise from £3.90 to £4.40.

Drivers using the Tyne Tunnel might soon have to pay up to 40p more each way to help the system "break even", a report has suggested. The cost could rise from £2.20 to £2.40 for cars and from £ ...

The cost of driving through the Tyne Tunnel is set to jump again next year, councillors have been warned. Another toll price increase at the busy tunnel is due to come into force next May and is ...

Tyne Tunnel bosses have defended their controversial barrierless Tyne Pass scheme, insisting a new report shows journey numbers are up, missed payments are down, and there’s less pollution from ...

The operator behind Tyne Tunnels has warned serial toll evaders who regularly choose not to pay their tunnel passage may be taken to court and prosecuted. The warning comes after it was confirmed ...

The Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels, built in 1951, have undergone a five year, £16m renovation and will open again soon. @carltonreid gets a sneak peak behind the scenes – and gets to ride ...

Increased toll charges for using the Tyne Tunnel are set to come into effect from midnight. Car drivers will have to pay £2.40, while HGVs and other larger vehicles will be charged at £4.40.

The tunnel has come a long way since 1967, including the opening of a second tunnel in 2011, allowing for a dedicated northbound and southbound vehicle crossing. Today they are operated by TT2.

Drivers using the Tyne Tunnel might soon have to pay up to 40p more each way to help the system "break even", a report has suggested. The cost could rise from £2.20 to £2.40 for cars and from £ ...