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    T&W Metro contactless coming?

    Excellent news, thanks. About time too.
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    T&W Metro contactless coming?

    I’ve noticed that some of the pop validators have new wireless plates that have the contactless payment symbol on them. Is contactless PAYG finally coming?
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    Tyne & Wear Metro .. Most Run-down Station

    The other problem with how the complete platform tunnel was opened up at Haymarket was that it made keeping those white panels clean really difficult. The platform tunnel ceiling, especially around the OHLE is really grubby looking these days. 1785179374 It’s definitely possible to keep those...
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    Tyne & Wear Metro Fleet Replacement: Awarded to Stadler

    So, any word on what the issue with the 555s is?
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    Tyne & Wear Metro Fleet Replacement: Awarded to Stadler

    The “closeness” of the seats is regularly mentioned but they feel more or less the same as you’d get on a bus. Perhaps the old seats were just overly generous!
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    Metrocar updates and withdrawals - Tyne & Wear Metro

    Definite no from me. Spent 20 years commuting on them and can't wait to be rid of them. Preservation yes, service no.
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    Tyne & Wear Metro Fleet Replacement: Awarded to Stadler

    Anyone know what’s going on with train reliability at the moment? There’s been unit failures/withdrawals every day this week. Is it new or old stock causing issues?
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    Tyne & Wear Metro Fleet Replacement: Awarded to Stadler

    Pop app warning of major delays due to "a number of failed trains" this morning. Any idea what's going on? The 555s aren't going the way of the 777s I hope :(
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    Railway tunnels in “The Capture” S3E5

    Very interesting, thanks both!
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    Railway tunnels in “The Capture” S3E5

    Does anyone know what tunnels were used in last night’s episode of The Capture on BBC (S3E5). They looked railway-related given the size and shape but I don’t think I’ve seen them used on TV before. Thanks.
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    Metrocar updates and withdrawals - Tyne & Wear Metro

    Have Stadler stopped doing any kind of cleaning on the 599s? On the odd occasion I’ve had one over the last couple of weeks they’ve been filthy inside and out.
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    Metrocar updates and withdrawals - Tyne & Wear Metro

    Speaking of which, any idea what the problem was? And 555 or 599?
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    Theoretically, how frequent could trains be through the Tyne and Wear core?

    That's fine, I'm happy with speculation! :D We know how many 555s there are (or will be) and we know how many trains can fit through the centre so it should be possible to work out?
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    Theoretically, how frequent could trains be through the Tyne and Wear core?

    mods note - split from this thread https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/tyne-wear-metro-fleet-replacement-awarded-to-stadler.157260/ Does anyone know, theoretically, with a full fleet of 555s what the timings through the central core could be? Would 5 minute headways be possible?
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    Northumberland Line needs greater capacity (lengthened trains and/or higher frequency)

    Actually closer to Manors, but I suspect that’ll be a less popular option! 1766069547 Anecdotal: a coworker who lives in Monkseaton and works in Newcastle now drives to Seaton Delaval and takes the train to Central, rather than take the metro.
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