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'It's like driving a Rolls Royce' - Life as a Tyne and Wear Metro driver and what it takes to operate the new trains

Over 160 of 200 train crew have completed training to operate 46 new Stadler trains replacing the ageing fleet by 2026, improving service and passenger experience.

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Sean Doherty is one of 162 drivers signed off to drive the new Metro trains, with at least 200 staff to be trained up overall

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'It's like driving a Rolls Royce' - Life as a Tyne and Wear Metro driver and what it takes to operate the new trains

Sean Doherty is one of 162 drivers signed off to drive the new Metro trains, with at least 200 staff to be trained up overall

·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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I'm a Tyne & Wear Metro driver and the game-changing new trains are like Rolls Royces

A Metro driver has spoken about the reality of retraining to operate the new Stadler trains, describing the experience as both challenging and rewarding.

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Driving the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains

Tyne and Wear Metro train driver Sean Docherty has described his experiences in training and driving the Metro's new trains.

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newcastleworld.com broke the news in on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
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