Metro memories as old trains begin last week in service
The Tyne and Wear Metro is retiring its original fleet of trains after over 40 years of service. The aging carriages are being replaced by a new fleet of Stadler trains as part of a £362m modernization project.
Why it matters
The transition marks the end of an era for the UK's first urban light rail network, highlighting the balance between nostalgia and infrastructure modernization.
Image caption, The old Metro trains are entering their final days in service this week
The article is a human-interest piece focusing on public sentiment and infrastructure updates without political bias.
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