(07 Feb 2015, 8:00 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote What they need to do is, either buy new vehicles or replace Metro with a busway.Just a few points from me, im sure there will be more others would like to add to this list.
Metro is becoming old, the modernisation of Metro has gone tits up. I remember seeing some infrastructure being held together with an iPod charger.
1.) It would cost a lot of money for starters.
2.) Entire Metro Infrastructure would have to be removed in stages across the Network.
3.) Pelaw to Sunderland will be a Major Issue due to Regional Rail Services using the same stretch of line as the Metro.
4.) Stations would have to be remodernised to improve passenger accessibility.
5.) How would go about replacing (90 Trains which can carry 180 Passengers I think) on a combined Every 7/8 Minute Frequency, I think youd find you would have to have a Bus every 2/3 Minutes and have at least 270 Buses to cope with Passenger Demand, only Bonus from this is faster Journey Times if said Bus can go over 50mph.