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4041 was in the same place it's been for the past couple of weeks, with 4072 a few metres/yards behind it. Doesn't look like it's moved any since it arrived back into the depot, TBH

They haven't had time to do anything with the other car, so it'd have been damn stupid to take it out under power so early.

Nah, don't think so. Probably part of the electronics being installed. Speaking of which, uproar amongst drivers when the new car was seen to have a destination of....wait for it...."Sports Direct Arena" and not St James' !!!! Personally I think it's just a malicious makem in the depot playing...

41 is looking more the part now with destination boards and train numbers now operating. Still puzzled by that grey suitcase size thing above one drivers cab though. The 2nd one ? It arrives when it arrives, and they need both up and running before they allow them out in service. We haven't had...

Ive been told theres quite a few things need doing first, (No destination info in place yet for starters) theres going to be discussion of how we drivers want the door buttons for instance, and we are to have a little refresher on the new layout before it goes public, too

I have been told that we drivers will be getting a little refresher on the refurbed sets before they head out onto the system in service. However long that may take.

I can add that we have our uniforms now (bar the shirts and big winter coats) and we expect to be given the OK to wear new uniforms (they're totally different - they'll surprise you - paticularly the big M on the jacket back....) and that'll be to coincide with the new trains running out. My...

I think it'll be a case of whatever it is, we'll only know when we see it. Should be mid-Sept latest, I gather. You know yourself how often we have people being told it'll be this colour and that colour, then when it's actually there, it's totally different to everything previously said. I...

Thing is, with the automated announcements (pids) I had on occasion, did the announcements on occasion when forgetting. Now, you get used to having them, and forget the odd station when they're not on, or aren't working. PS - we are now getting our new uniforms. And to say they're different to...

I actually know what colour scheme will be, saw the pics in the canteen. But was asked NOT to reveal anything, so I won't. I gather it will be early September from one of the lads in the canteen. I was under the impression it was mid to late August. We can't wear the new uniforms until then. My...

Thing is, colours are always changing. What I saw then may be different NOW

Last I looked the colour was a kind of dark grey. May have changed since. First ones due back about now. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- The first thing they do when caught is scream about their "rights" and get violent, and assume Metro staff can't do anything (sadly...

Sore point with us. The copper thieves are doing it all the time now. Apparently Metro KNOW who's doing it, and so do the police, but the ludicrous amount of proof required (apparently a little bit of film of them on the track isn't enough) means they just keep offending.Not just us now -...

Apparently, once the first is done, it should average 6 weeks per car

Yeah, thats what it is. There was one occasion last year when the line came down, and I was told at Byker to go back facing road - back the way I'd come to Manors then "Go up the curve" (for thats what it's known as) back to Benton and I'd asked several people if they'd want dropped off at West...

They're actually having a ton of bother with them. But they ARE continuing with the announcements, as Nexus paid up front for them.

Actually, just noticed I took a couple of pics during the snow that stopped everything but our metros. Took these while waiting for my train. No buses - all off yet I STILL had whining old men that the train was "late" - it was ONE minute late ! Sorry the pics are a little blurred. It was a bit...

Actually, there are a few. I asked my boss at work if he was OK with me posting any of the pics and he seemed OK with it. Remember - these are phone photos so don't expect wonders. Well - the effing things didn't upload.... --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Got it sussed. The colours...

Heard nothing about any new depot at work. Drivers are the last to hear anything though (honestly. People think I'm pulling their leg. Its true though) My boss WAS interested about the old, overgrown, mineral line to Washington though.... Sometimes thats caused by yobs - like I got on...

I'm quite happy going down there. Prefer that run to the round the coast run. Even happier coming back, mind....;) --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Thats all news to me. On the sidings, or where the old South Shields station was ?