Metro operator Nexus said another train had now gone from South Hylton and Sunderland city centre on its way to Newcastle ...

Network Rail compatibility checks that will allow the new Metro trains to travel to Sunderland are yet to be completed, ...

Artists are being sought to decorate the interiors of the new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet of trains. The 46 trains, due to enter service from summer 2023, will feature large artworks which "bring to ...

The Sunderland line of the Tyne & Wear Metro entered a new era this morning, 18 February, when a new Metro train entered ...

The Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains are still not cleared to run to Sunderland – but transport bosses have promised that Wearside passengers will finally get their first chance to ride one ...

Half of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new train fleet should be in action by the end of 2025. Bosses at operator Nexus expect around 23 of the Swiss-built carriages to come into service over the next 12 ...

The first Tyne and Wear Metro passengers to set foot on one of the network’s gleaming new trains were thrilled by the “absolutely amazing” experience. There was huge excitement and no little relief on ...

The first new Tyne and Wear Metro train had to be taken out of action this morning after suffering a technical failure. The train was pulled from service in South Gosforth at around 8am on ...

The first new Tyne and Wear Metro train had to be taken out of service after a technical failure. It was withdrawn in South Gosforth at about 08:00 GMT and had to be "reset" to resolve the fault.