Community leaders hail Metros importance on its 40th anniversary [Tyne and Wear Metro]
Date: 13/08/2020
Community leaders have hailed the importance of the Tyne and Wear Metro on its 40th anniversary.
Bosses at all five local authorities have praised the social and economic impact of Metro over four decades of operations, during which time the network has carried 1.5 billion passengers.
And they looked ahead to a bright future for the service, with funding in place for a state-of-the-art new train fleet, which is set to arrive 2023, and a £70m new depot.
Leader of Gateshead Council and Chair of the North East Joint Transport Committee, Cllr Martin Gannon, said: ^Im absolutely delighted to wish the Metro a happy birthday.
^This is a celebration of 40 years of transformational service for all of the people of Tyne and Wear.
^I can remember when the Metro opened in Gateshead with the visit of Her Majesty the Queen.
^The Metro has made a huge economic and social contribution for the people of Gateshead over 40 years, and there are many more successful years to come.^
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