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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.

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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.

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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.

New Trains For Tyne And Wear Metro: Final Assembly Begins
New Trains For Tyne And Wear Metro: Final Assembly Begins

On 20 December 2021, Stadler started final assembly of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s first new train.

Tyne And Wear Metro: First Bodyshell Complete
Tyne And Wear Metro: First Bodyshell Complete

Following the signing of the contract in 2020 to manufacture 46 new trains for Tyne and Wear Metro, Stadler announced on 1 December 2021 that it have completed the first bodyshell.

New Depot At Gosforth In Newcastle
New Depot At Gosforth In Newcastle

Just a year before the first new Tyne and Wear Metro train arrives in North East England, Nexus and Stadler hosted a media event at Gosforth Metro depot in Newcastle on 24 November 2021.

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

New trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro: first phase of demolition at new Gosforth depot is completed and track foundation work about to start.

Stadler Uses Local Suppliers In Nexus project
Stadler Uses Local Suppliers In Nexus project

Stadler is making localism a key tenet of the project to build, supply and maintain new trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Stadler To Work In Partnership With Newcastle University
Stadler To Work In Partnership With Newcastle University

On 25 November 2020, Stadler has committed to collaborating with Newcastle University on a variety of projects, underscoring its commitment to the north east region. This follows the announcement in January that Nexus had awarded the Swiss train-builder the contract to build, deliver and maintain 42 new trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro.