The new 599 bus route launch

July 2024
A new bus route is being launched to improve connectivity between Sunderland and South Tyneside, providing stronger links to major employment sites and local communities.
The 599 service will strengthen links with Sunderland Royal Hospital, the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP), the Nissan car plant, Sunderland city centre, and Jarrow and Hebburn town centres.
It is a joint project by Nexus and the new North East Combined Authority and is being funded by the Government as part of the region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).
The 599, operated by new local bus company Northstar, will start running from Monday 22 July. It will operate from Park Lane Interchange in Sunderland to Jarrow Bus station, Monday through to Saturday.
The new route follows a campaign by local community leaders and bus users for better links from Jarrow and Hebburn to major employment sites - the IAMP in particular - and the Sunderland Royal Hospital and city centre.
The 599 was officially launched at Faltec Europe Ltd, whose factory is located on the IAMP, where they make vehicle trims as part of the Nissan supply chain. Faltec’s workforce will benefit from the new bus route along with other businesses based there.