Tyne and Wear Metro’s youngest ever driver set to retire
The youngest person to join the Tyne and Wear Metro as a driver is now retiring after nearly 50 years of service.
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Metro carriage to appear at London Theatre
From the 13th-24th January, the replica Metro carriage featured in Gerry and Sewell will appear in London's Aldwych Theatre.
Major milestone reached in the introduction of new Metro trains
A major milestone has been reached in the full introduction of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new fleet of trains with the completion of driver training.
Metro carriage used for fire and rescue training
A few months ago, old Metro carriage 4019 was donated to the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS).
South Eastern Railway Timetable changes come into force this Sunday
Extra services added to South Eastern Railway timetables from December 14th
South Wales Metro System is 99% electrified
99% of the South Wales Metro System is now able to run electric trains
Trial begins of free Wi-Fi on Newcastle’s Metro
On Monday, 8th December, the Tyne and Wear Metro started a three-month trial of free Wi-FI at its Central Station in Newcastle city centre.
Long standing Metro employee set to retire
Alex Carr, a long-serving Metro worker, has been repairing ticket machines on the network for over 40 years.
Cornwall train services to be replaced by buses next week
From the 3rd November until the 7th November, passengers are being reminded to check before they travel while the final stage of engineering work for …