Apparently some Consett Streetdecks are going to be on Metro Replacement

Well I wouldn't be happy...
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor...e-20093338

(12 Mar 2021, 5:09 pm)idiot wrote Well I wouldn't be happy...
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor...e-20093338

Slightly more accurate than the version on the BBC website, which was talking about "leaving the engines running all night".

Presumably the noise of compressors and other auxiliaries is causing the problem.

4034 is back into fleet livery

(18 Apr 2021, 9:48 pm)V514DFT wrote 4034 is back into fleet livery

What was it before

Was in an advertisement livery

Tyne Wear Metro operator fined £1.5 million following ORR prosecution after death of employee

https://www.orr.gov.uk/search-news/tyne-...f-employee

Shame somebody had to die for it to be taken seriously,wasnt this round about the same time of the derailment at the depot?

Tyne and Wear Metro suspension between Airport and Regent Centre till 12pm tomorrow due to lightning hitting the overhead cable

A huge congratulations goes out to the metro engineer team for working throughout the night to replace the cable. All services gave returned to normal

Does anyone know why the gap between train and platform is so big at Stadium of Light station?

(25 May 2021, 7:39 am)idiot wrote Does anyone know why the gap between train and platform is so big at Stadium of Light station?

I've heard rumours that it's supposed to represent the gulf in the league table position between the regions highest ranked league team and the lowest ranked league team.

(25 May 2021, 7:39 am)idiot wrote Does anyone know why the gap between train and platform is so big at Stadium of Light station?

Is it not because of the BR Trains sharing the line with the Metro,so more clearance is needed,im sure all the Stations between Sunderland and Fellgate are the same

(25 May 2021, 10:19 am)V514DFT wrote Is it not because of the BR Trains sharing the line with the Metro,so more clearance is needed,im sure all the Stations between Sunderland and Fellgate are the same

Nope - there not the same lol.

Oh then i dont know,Nexus logic then lol

(25 May 2021, 10:19 am)V514DFT wrote Is it not because of the BR Trains sharing the line with the Metro,so more clearance is needed,im sure all the Stations between Sunderland and Fellgate are the same

All the Metro stations between Sunderland and Fellgate apart from the Stadium of Light station are on straight bits of track, whereas the Stadium of Light station is on a curve so there needs to be a larger gap to allow the longer National Rail locos, wagons and coaches to go around the curve without removing the platform edge as they go past.

Thanks for the reply, appreciate it!

Join us on Instagram from 10am on Wednesday 30th June for a special announcement

https://instagram.com/my_metro/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/My_Metro/status/1409469441168060424

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More info about the new trains or announcing an extension?

(28 Jun 2021, 3:52 pm)Michael wrote Join us on Instagram from 10am on Wednesday 30th June for a special announcement

https://instagram.com/my_metro/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/My_Metro/status/1409469441168060424

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More info about the new trains or announcing an extension?

Something about the trains or an upgrade. Doubt an extension as nothing political has been said or campaigned recently.

We can reveal the final interior design of our new Metro fleet!

Stadler is building a total of 42 new Metro trains for Nexus. The new trains will be 15 times more reliable and will cut energy consumption by 30%. Production will start in August 2021. The first new trains will enter passenger service in 2023.


https://www.nexus.org.uk/newinterior?fbc...VreSPJbdGc

I still dont think 42 will be enough

(30 Jun 2021, 11:36 pm)V514DFT wrote I still dont think 42 will be enough

Sure it was upped to 46 trains.

(30 Jun 2021, 11:42 pm)Michael wrote Sure it was upped to 46 trains.

Whats your views,do you think 42/46 trains will be enough?

Peak requirement pre-Covid was 37 trains I believe.

(01 Jul 2021, 12:06 am)V514DFT wrote Whats your views,do you think 42/46 trains will be enough?

Ye, the reason for the increase because they're duelling the track on part of the South Shields line, meaning each "line" can have a 10 minute frequency.

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(01 Jul 2021, 1:16 pm)omnicity4659 wrote Peak requirement pre-Covid was 37 trains I believe.

Should be enough even if they do a slight increase, due to the reliability being much better........... big question is... will the current trains last until then?

What does everyone think of the new Metro-inspired merchandise released earlier this month? Anyone buying any?

Customer information: Due to a current Police incident in the St Peters area there is currently no service running between Pelaw and South Hylton in both directions. Customers will be updated once more information becomes available.

No trains Pelaw - South Hylton due to a police incident. Stagecoach are accepting Metro tickets on bus services 8,10,11,20. GNE are accepting Metro tickets on bus services 9,35,35A,56


Just passed on the way to work and there's someone sitting on the metro bridge, really hope they get the help they need

It's heartbreaking when you hear stuff like that. Hope they managed to talk to the person

https://www.facebook.com/299808817102733...835847921/

Alternative to Metro in Washington rolled out.

Work to start next year on duel track between Pelaw and Bede

https://twitter.com/My_Metro/status/1435...43556?s=19

Also 4 more trains to be made taking it from 42 trains to 46

https://twitter.com/My_Metro/status/1435...BPlPcWEG_g&s=19