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‘Transformational’: how a California city launched America’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train

The new zero-emission train, known as Zemu, will run through an area that has long suffered from poor air quality. Will it be the start of a clean energy rail movement in the US?

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Last-minute deals by train enthusiast and MSP may save Subway cars from scrapping

LAST-MINUTE deals brokered by a MSP and a dedicated train enthusiast may save the Glasgow Subway's old cars from the scrapyard ...

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New Metro train completes its first test run on the Sunderland line

It was the first time that the new train has been on the track between Pelaw and South Hylton - and first time across the Monkwearmouth railway bridge

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Metro's new signalling control suite switched on in preparation for new fleet of trains

The switch-on at Gosforth Metro depot is part of the countdown to the new fleet entering service for customers

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Some Metro lines to close during final weekend of The Hoppings as new signalling system installed

A new signalling system is being installed at Gosforth Metro depot during the weekend of June 24/25

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Metro drivers impressed after testing new Stadler trains on the Tyne and Wear network

The new trains are undergoing a series of tests before entering service at the end of the year

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New Tyne and Wear Metro train pulls into stations for first time as it completes crucial test run

Metro operator Nexus said there were no glitches as the first train of a Swiss-built £362m fleet was driven on tracks between South Gosforth and Monkseaton on Wednesday morning

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Tyne and Wear Metro bosses explain why some trains still have heating on full blast in mild weather

Changing the temperature on a Metro train is not as simple as turning down a thermostat, it requires engineers to make mechanical adjustments to the ageing carriages

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Cheaper Tyne and Wear Metro fares for under-22s coming next month – with single journeys costing just £1

Cheaper fares will be introduced next month for passengers aged 21 and under who use a Pop smartcard

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Stadler ordered to improve Tyne and Wear Metro train reliability after months of travel chaos

Operator Nexus has served formal notice on the Swiss manufacturer that services must get better

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Newly-unveiled Tyne and Wear Metro trains are 'best you would see anywhere in the world'

One of the first trains in the Metro's £362m new, Swiss-built fleet was showcased on Friday and should be in passenger service by the end of this year

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'Crumbling' Metro services: Boss apologises for misleading public over cuts to timetable

Nexus initially claimed that cuts to its peak services were due to falling demand, before a leaked email revealed that the true cause was a lack of working trains

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No 'spare' Metro trains fit to fill rush hour gaps as freezing weather batters 'obsolete' trains

Nexus pledged last week that extra trains freed up by timetable cuts could be used to meet demand at busy times, but none were sent out as the network struggled on Wednesday

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Metro timetable cuts: Leaked email reveals broken trains were true reason behind peak services axe

Nexus chiefs had claimed that they were cutting peak-time trains because of a drop in demand, but now admit that they have been "unable to provide a reliable service for some time”

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North East transport museum gifted historic metro car used in opening of Sunderland line

The Stephenson Steam Railway Museum in North Shields hopes the donation will be the start of an expansion and a whole new building

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'A moment of history' – Watch new Tyne and Wear Metro train complete its journey to the North East

The long-awaited first train in the Metro's new £362m fleet finally arrived in Gosforth in the early hours of Tuesday

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First new Tyne and Wear Metro train hit by 'technical glitch' that halts journey to North East again

The train was due to arrive in the North East this week, but has instead been sent back to the Stadler factory in Switzerland to fix a fault

Liverpool Echo

From off track to full steam ahead: The frustrating saga of Merseyrail's new trains is nearly over

It has been a long time coming, but passengers will finally get to climb on board new trains from this week

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New Metro train pictured on one of "world's most scenic railways" ahead of North East arrival

The Rigi Bahn is the highest standard gauge railway in Europe and a new Metro train was pictured there ahead of testing in the Czech Republic

Liverpool Echo

Merseyrail could expand to more destinations after new trains tested

Testing shows new trains can run 135km on battery power alone

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Setback for new Tyne and Wear Metro fleet as arrival of first train pushed back into 2023

The delay to January has been blamed on a “busy period” for pre-Christmas engineering works that makes it harder for the train to get across Europe

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Tyne and Wear Metro engineers call off two-week depot strike after eleventh hour pay deal agreed

Stadler employees at the Metro's Gosforth depot were due to begin a 14-day walkout on Monday

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Tyne and Wear Metro engineers set for two-week strike amid pay dispute

Engineers employed by Swiss firm Stadler are set for strike action

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Metro engineers to strike over 'miserable' pay offer – but bosses say network won't be shut down

More than 50 staff employed by Stadler Rail at the Metro’s depot are set to walk out after rejecting a 4% pay rise

Liverpool Echo

What really went wrong with Merseyrail trains this summer

New report lifts the lid on the problems that saw trains taken off the tracks and months of disruption for passengers

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