Stadler has announced that they have won the tender to supply 42 Metro trains in Newcastle.

The trains will be used on the Tyne and Wear Metro network in the North East of England.

Stadler will also be responsible for the maintenance of the fleet for up to 35 years and the construction of a new maintenance depot.

The contract includes the option for more trains for the metro.

The value of the contract for the supply of the vehicles, the construction of a new depot and maintenance is around £700 million.

Tyne and Wear’s Metro network serves Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside and Sunderland.

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