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Class 555 trains begin daytime test runs
Class 555 trains begin daytime test runs

The daytime testing began on Wednesday 15 May 2024, when a new Metro train operated in the gaps between timetabled services provided by the current fleet on Metro’s coastal route between Newcastle and North Tyneside.

Stadler completes new depot for new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet
Stadler completes new depot for new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet

Stadler has finished building a new depot, which will accommodate the fleet of 46 METRO trains being manufactured for the Tyne and Wear Metro.

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Sidings for new Metro trains completed at the new Gosforth Depot
Sidings for new Metro trains completed at the new Gosforth Depot

On 10 November 2023, the final stabling areas for all 46 new Metro trains is in the final stages of completion with all tracks successfully installed as part of the 70 million GBP rebuild of Gosforth Depot.

Class 555 take the strain during traction power testing
Class 555 take the strain during traction power testing

The new Metro trains have proved that they can take strain on a series of traction power tests over the network’s curves and gradients.

Class 555 Metro trains undergo special crush load testing programme
Class 555 Metro trains undergo special crush load testing programme

A series of special tests have been taking place to ensure that the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains perform correctly at their full customer capacity.

Testing of Class 555 continues
Testing of Class 555 continues

Tens of thousands of detailed tests are taking place to get the new Tyne and Wear Metro train fleet ready for customer service.

First Class 555 Tested On The Metro Network
First Class 555 Tested On The Metro Network

On 10 May 2023 the new Class 555 Metro train has successfully completed its first test run on the network.

Nexus's Class 555 Officially Unveiled
Nexus's Class 555 Officially Unveiled

On 17 March 2023 the Tyne and Wear Metro’s first Class 555 train has been officially unveiled at a celebration event hosted by Nexus and Stadler.

First Class 555 EMU In Gosforth
First Class 555 EMU In Gosforth

The Tyne and Wear Metro’s first new train arrived in North East England on 28 February 2023, after Stadler successfully delivered 555 003 from its factory in St. Margrethen.

Class 555 On Test At Velim
Class 555 On Test At Velim

On 3 October 2022, a five-car Claas 555 EMU for Nexus arrived at the VUZ Velim test centre.

Main Building At Gosforth Depot Is Ready
Main Building At Gosforth Depot Is Ready

Ahead of the arrival of the first Class 555 EMU at Gosforth depot, work to build a new depot is nearing completion, with the main building now up and running.

First New Tyne And Wear Metro Class 555s To Start Testing
First New Tyne And Wear Metro Class 555s To Start Testing

The first of Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains have been built by Stadler and are about to enter a crucial period of testing.

Tyne And Wear Metro Trains: New Depot Progress
Tyne And Wear Metro Trains: New Depot Progress

Work continues apace on project to build state-of-the-art 70 million GBP depot for new Tyne and Wear Metro.

Start Of Bogie Production For The New Tyne And Wear Metro EMUs
Start Of Bogie Production For The New Tyne And Wear Metro EMUs

Just over two years since Stadler and Nexus signed the contract for 46 new trains for Tyne and Wear Metro, the manufacturing process is well under way and the process to build bogies will soon begin in earnest.