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Great North Initiative Launched to Unite Region and Drive £118 Billion Investment
National World - LocalTV
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20/05/2025
The Great North initiative, inspired by the spirit of the Great North Run, unites northern leaders in a bold push to attract £118 billion in investment and reshape the region’s future from the North up.
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The Tyne and Weir Metrol's new Stadler-built trains are back in service after being temporarily
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withdrawn due to a fault of the train doors. Nexus, which operates the Metrol, worked closely
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with manufacturer Stadler to identify and fix the issue swiftly, ensuring the new fleet meets all
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safety and operational standards. Part of a £362 million investment, the new trains boast modern
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features such as air conditioning, improved accessibility, USB charging points and more
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spacious seating. The full rollout is expected to be by the end of 2026, with several units already
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in service following rigorous testing. However, the door fault has raised concerns among passengers
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and community groups. One local group representing frequent Metrol users has publicly demanded answers
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from Nexus, claiming the setback reflects poor planning and communication. They argue that
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passengers deserve more transparency, especially after years of anticipation surrounding the new
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fleet. Nexus has acknowledged the frustration and emphasised that TV problems are not unusual during
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the early stages of new train deployment. They've committed to ongoing dialogue with the community
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and promised regular updates as the rollout continues.
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Cathy Massarella, Managing Director of Nexus said, I know this temporary pause was disappointing,
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but we don't expect this to have any impact on the overall rollout timescales. I'd like to thank
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our customers for their patience and understanding on this matter. Despite the rocky start, Metro officials
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maintain confidence that the new trains will deliver a more reliable and comfortable service,
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help them to modernise one of the UK's busiest light rail networks.
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