Tyne and Wear Metro receives full fleet of 46 new Stadler trains

The transport operator Nexus has announced the completion of the delivery of its new Class 555 train fleet for the Tyne and Wear Metro. Swiss manufacturer Stadler has officially handed over the 46th and final train, marking the conclusion of a £362 million project.

The delivery was completed approximately two months ahead of the original schedule. Before entering daily commercial service, the fleet underwent an extensive commissioning process that included approximately 90,000 individual tests and over 37,000 kilometers of track testing. Additionally, 480 employees were trained to operate and maintain the new fleet.

This investment represents the largest project in the history of the Tyne and Wear Metro, aimed at replacing aging rolling stock that has been in service for over four decades. The new Class 555 trains are designed to provide improved accessibility, higher energy efficiency, increased reliability, and modern passenger information systems.