How new Metro trains could end travel chaos caused by Storm Ali
A new generation of Metros could prevent the kind of travel chaos cause by Storm Ali.
Fallen trees and other debris on overhead power lines saw disruption to parts of the Tyne and Wear network yesterday (Wednesday, September 20).
But a revamped fleet, due to enter service in 2021, could make this a thing of the past, with the option for drivers to switch to an onboard battery when its usual power source is unavailable.
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