Date: 28/01/2020

Swiss firm Stadler has won a £362m contract to build a new fleet of trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro.

It had been up against Spanish firm CAF and Japanese company Hitachi, which was ruled out last year despite having a manufacturing plant in County Durham.

Stadler will also be responsible for the maintenance of the 42-train fleet for up to 35 years, and will construct a new maintenance depot.

Metro operator Nexus said new trains would be running by 2024 at the latest.

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Tyne and Wear Metro: Swiss firm Stadler to build new fleet

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The new trains in 42-strong fleet will have digital features such as wifi and charging points.

Stadler

Stadler has been building trains for 75 years. For customers who count on reliability, precision and first-class service.

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Company: Tynemouth Deviation (North Eastern Railway)
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