 Heading west from Byker, the route crosses the dramatic Byker Viaduct over the Ouseburn Valley, then running alongside the East Coast Main Line, before heading underground, to Manors.The S-shaped viaduct was constructed for the Tyne and Wear Metro by Ove Arup, with work commencing in 1976, and completed in 1979.Step-free access is available at all stations across the Tyne and Wear Metro network, with ramps providing step-free access to platforms at Byker.