Tyne And Wear Metro
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| Owners | Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive |
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| Began operation | August 11, 1980 |
| Electrification | Overhead line |
| Top speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
| Annual ridership | 36. 4 million (2018/19); 0. 1% |
| Number of lines | 2 |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2182553 |
About Tyne And Wear Metro
The Tyne and Wear Metro, referred to locally as simply the Metro, is a rapid transit and light rail system in North East England, serving Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside and Sunderland in Tyne and Wear. It has been described as the first modern light rail system in the United Kingdom.
Tyne and Wear Metro Photos
