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NEW Tyne and Wear Metro Class 555s - Inside Stadler's £70m depot

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The Tyne and Wear Metro has a fascinating story that very nearly didn’t happen. We take a tour of Stadler’s new £70 million depot in South Gosforth, Newcastle to find out all about the new Metro Class 555s that are based there and what makes them different to the old Metros.

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This video provides an overview of the Tyne and Wear Metro's new Class 555 trains, based at Stadler’s £70 million depot in South Gosforth, Newcastle. It explores the history of the Metro system and highlights features that distinguish the new units from older models. The footage includes locations such as Brockley Whins, Central Station, Four Lane Ends, Gateshead Stadium, North Shields, Regent Centre, South Shields, and Stadium of Light. Operators associated with the content include British Railways, Direct Rail Services (DRS), GBRF, and Tyne & Wear Metro.

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  • Platform ID wDU7mj7Kc9I
  • Views 19,356
  • Date published 16 Sep 2025 12:01
  • Date added 8 Jan 2026 11:04
  • Locomotives 4
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