Bridge, was commissioned. It features a number of coloured stained glass windows, and is located in the station's ticket hall, overlooking the track and platforms. West Monkseaton was recently refurbished, along with Cullercoats and Monkseaton, in 2018, as part of the Metro: All Change programme. The refurbishment involved the installation of new seating and lighting, resurfaced platforms, and improved security and accessibility. The station was also painted in to the new black and white corporate colour scheme. Facilities Step-free access is available at all stations across the Tyne and Wear Metro network, with ramped access to both platforms. The station is equipped with ticket machines, waiting shelter, seating, next train information displays, timetable posters, and an emergency help point on both platforms. Ticket machines are able to accept payment with credit and debit card (including contactless payment), notes and coins. The station is also fitted with smartcard validators, which feature at all stations across the network. There is no dedicated car parking available at the station. There is the provision for cycle parking, with three cycle lockers and five cycle pods available for use. Services , the station is served by up to five trains per hour on weekdays and Saturday, and up to four trains per hour during the evening and on Sunday. Additional services operate between and at peak times. Rolling stock used: Class 599 Metrocar References External links Timetable and station information for West Monkseaton Metropolitan Borough of North Tyneside 1933 establishments in England Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1933 1980 establishments in England Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1980 Tyne and Wear Metro Yellow line stations Transport in Tyne and Wear Art Deco architecture in England Former London and North Eastern Railway stations