Date: 07/11/2021

The Royal opening of Metro was part of a three-week transport festival on Tyneside, designed to encourage people to try the new Metro system. There was a huge fireworks display, a transport treasure trail, competitions - including one with a first prize of a Spanish holiday - a balloon race, a public transport cavalcade and exhibition, specially commissioned souvenirs, and cheap fares.

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The story of Metros Royal opening in 1981 | nexus.org.uk

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