The first of Metro's new 46-strong fleet arrives in the North East

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The Tyne and Wear Metro’s first new train arrived in North East England today, Tuesday 28 February, after Stadler successfully delivered it from their factory in Switzerland – heralding a landmark moment for the £362m programme.
The Stadler Class 555 train will undergo testing and driver training before entering service in the autumn.

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