Stadler makes statement on poor availability of Metro fleet
Paul Patrick, Managing Director at Stadler Rail Service UK, has issued a statement about the availability of the Tyne and Wear Metro fleet.
Tag: Gosforth
Gosforth Metro Depot Sees Multi-Million Pound Control Suite Open
The state-of-the-art suite allows Tyne and Wear Metro signalling to be controlled from the depot and has been switched on for the very first time
Tyne and Wear Metro employee set to retire following an impressive 43-year career
Nexus, who owns and operates Metro, has revealed that Steve Griffin will be retiring at the end of June after over 4 decades of service.
New signalling tech for Tyne and Wear Metro depot
Gosforth depot on the Tyne and Wear Metro is to get a new, digital signalling system
Metro drivers give ‘thumbs up’ to new Stadler Class 555 trains
Drivers of the Tyne and West Metro’s new Class 555 trains have overwhelmingly given them their approval after taking part in a series of test runs.
Tyne & Wear Metro line closure for overhead line renewal
A busy section of Metro line in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is to close for five days for a £1.6m programme of overhead line renewal work.
Tyne and Wear Metro receives first new Class 555 train
On 28th February the Tyne and Wear Metro first of its new Class 555 Metro trains was successfully delivered by Stadler from its factory in Switzerland…
Old Gosforth Metro depot closure marks the end of an era for the Tyne and Wear Metro
The old depot at Gosforth closed its doors for the very last time on Thursday the 19th of January
Stadler complete the first of Tyne and Wear’s new Metro trains
The first of the rail operators' new trains are now ready to undertake a vital period of testing.
Part of Tyne & Wear Metro to close for 4 days next week
A section of the Tyne and Wear Metro will be closed for four days next week to allow emergency replacement of overhead wires.