(12 May 2015, 7:06 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote iirc that's just a mock-up with a trailer hitch on the rear.

Cheers!
Clears that one up anyway. Looks pretty genuine - even if just on a trailer!

(12 May 2015, 5:28 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote Meanwhile.... 4001 sits in SG looking like a mess. Wonder if they're holding 4001 back ready to couple to 4002.

You keep saying 4001 looks a 'mess' but when I passed it yesterday, it looked fine too me. You got to remember, apart from the lower end front end, it has not had a repaint since 2005 so it will hardly look 'fresh'

(12 May 2015, 10:29 pm)Bus_User wrote You keep saying 4001 looks a 'mess' but when I passed it yesterday, it looked fine too me. You got to remember, apart from the lower end front end, it has not had a repaint since 2005 so it will hardly look 'fresh'

I had wondered when it was last repainted last time I saw it.

Both it and 4002 are looking incredibly dated and tatty.

(13 May 2015, 5:11 am)Dan wrote I had wondered when it was last repainted last time I saw it.

Both it and 4002 are looking incredibly dated and tatty.

Tattiness aside, I thought looking dated would partially add to the nostaligic appeal held by 4001/4002. 

(13 May 2015, 5:11 am)Dan wrote I had wondered when it was last repainted last time I saw it.

Both it and 4002 are looking incredibly dated and tatty.

4002 has had its current(out of date) livery since 2002 I believe, exclusing the yellow doors of course which is a more recent thing. 

Signalling problems - delays across entire network.

Some trains are currently terminating at Bede, to allow the Metro immediately behind it continue through to South Shields.


Currently got an email sent to Nexus to ask if they've got any places left on the Metro railtour...

Good start to a Friday morning!


Tyne and Wear Metro
31 mins ·
There are no trains running between Park Lane and South Hylton in both directions, this is due to a technical fault. We will update you once we have more information.

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(15 May 2015, 6:05 am)Michael wrote Good start to a Friday morning!


Tyne and Wear Metro
31 mins ·
There are no trains running between Park Lane and South Hylton in both directions, this is due to a technical fault. We will update you once we have more information.

Tyne and Wear Metro

Just now · 
Service has now resumed and trains are running between Park Lane and South Hylton in both directions but are subject to delays of up to 15 mins. This was due to a points failure. Please leave extra time for your journey

Seems to be some issues near Sunderland towards South Hylton... The boards have stated the next Metro is due in 20 minutes for the past 10 minutes!

The bell which usually sounds before a stop is announced is continuously ringing on 4038. If there's anything worse than Next Stop Announcements, it's broken Next Stop Announcements!

A number of trains are having issues with the screens being defective, too, with an example taken this morning on 4012 attached.

Whichever Emirates train is paired to refurbed 4026 is currently at Pelaw heading to South Hylton, for those wanting photos.

(18 May 2015, 10:21 am)Dan wrote The bell which usually sounds before a stop is announced is continuously ringing on 4038. If there's anything worse than Next Stop Announcements, it's broken Next Stop Announcements!

A number of trains are having issues with the screens being defective, too, with an example taken this morning on 4012 attached.

That guy in the photo with the Spandau Ballet 80's haircut seems to be wearing shoes without any socks. 

(13 May 2015, 9:31 pm)Bus_User wrote 4002 has had its current(out of date) livery since 2002 I believe, exclusing the yellow doors of course which is a more recent thing. 

Sadly the doors are still one of the scruffiest things about the Metrocar... Do you know how often the Metros are washed, as the same dirt has been on this one now for over a month?

It is still paired with the old Emirates Metrocar today - on the 0714 journey to Airport from Stadium of Light.

Great, i was going to get the Metro!!!!

Tyne and Wear Metro
3 mins ·
There are delays of up to 25 mins between St James and South Shields , up to 15 mins between Airport and South Hylton, this is due to a failed train.

(19 May 2015, 6:24 am)Michael wrote Great, i was going to get the Metro!!!!

Tyne and Wear Metro
3 mins ·
There are delays of up to 25 mins between St James and South Shields , up to 15 mins between Airport and South Hylton, this is due to a failed train.

Looks like I got lucky, then!

4002 is running on-time; dirt and horrible prototype doors aside, I am still of the opinion that it seems to be one of the smoother runners.

(19 May 2015, 6:28 am)Dan wrote Looks like I got lucky, then!

4002 is running on-time; dirt and horrible prototype doors aside, I am still of the opinion that it seems to be one of the smoother runners.

You did  

Seems like its a journey on the 2 then, could be worse. 

(19 May 2015, 6:16 am)Dan wrote Sadly the doors are still one of the scruffiest things about the Metrocar... Do you know how often the Metros are washed, as the same dirt has been on this one now for over a month?

It is still paired with the old Emirates Metrocar today - on the 0714 journey to Airport from Stadium of Light.

Whenever they go through the train wash but too me, its not getting a proper wash because from the videos you see on the internet of the process, it goes through the sprays, then through the scrubber things then get sprayed again which then dries out and still leaves the grub behind. 

Its a more rarity that metrocars get actual hand washes which is more effective. 

Front door on 4062 'A' on the nearside (the other side to the driver) is knackered. One side of the door works and the other refuses to open.

4066 has the new Next Stop Announcements - hopefully this is an example not previously reported.

Will the disruption be bad on Monday as a result of the strike?

(19 May 2015, 5:43 pm)Tom wrote Will the disruption be bad on Monday as a result of the strike?

Is the metro on strike to, i thought it was just the national rails?

Tyne and Wear Metro
2 mins ·
There are no trains running between St James and Chillingham Road in both directions, this is due to a trespasser. We will update you once we have more information.

(19 May 2015, 6:12 pm)Michael wrote Is the metro on strike to, i thought it was just the national rails?

The Pelaw-South Hylton line will be affected though. 

(19 May 2015, 5:43 pm)Tom wrote Will the disruption be bad on Monday as a result of the strike?

No doubt services will be turned at Pelaw / Heworth - I know buses are ordered for Sunderland - Heworth after the concert

Becoming more common again... Metros are running 5 - 10 mins late this morning.

EDIT: Towards Airport, the train which was running 5 minutes late (due in 3 minutes) has now vanished and was replaced all of a sudden with the next train being due in 12 minutes (ie the on-time 0726 train). Crazy.

Once again.................

Tyne and Wear Metro
1 min ·
There are minor delays to trains running between South Hylton and Airport due to a technical fault in the Sunderland area. Please leave extra time for your journey.

Seems to have 1 good week and then 1 terrible!

Tyne and Wear Metro
1 min ·
There are major delays to trains running between South Hylton and Airport due to a failed train. Please leave extra time for your journey.

(19 May 2015, 7:00 pm)tyresmoke wrote No doubt services will be turned at Pelaw / Heworth - I know buses are ordered for Sunderland - Heworth after the concert

Nope no 900 will be operated - bunch of _____.

(20 May 2015, 3:45 pm)danpick wrote Nope no 900 will be operated - bunch of _____.

http://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/metro-...ail-strike

(21 May 2015, 5:01 am)Dan wrote http://www.nexus.org.uk/news/item/metro-...ail-strike

Strike cancelled.

(20 May 2015, 6:14 am)Dan wrote Becoming more common again... Metros are running 5 - 10 mins late this morning.

EDIT: Towards Airport, the train which was running 5 minutes late (due in 3 minutes) has now vanished and was replaced all of a sudden with the next train being due in 12 minutes (ie the on-time 0726 train). Crazy.

I know a couple of days ago, all trains to the Airport were being operated out of platform 2 out of sunderland because of issues with the points or something so this will cause minor delays as in most cases, the South Hylton train has to clear before the train towards the Airport can arrive and depart from Sunderland.

I'm led to believe that the Metrocar refurbishment programme has been completed.