Part of Sunderland Life
From the collection of
RRS James Clark Ross
- Wallsend
- 1992
Part of Sunderland Life
So much more than just a commuter service, the Metro is the life blood of a vibrant metropolis.
The Tyne and Wear Metro was the first modern light rail system in Great Britain, and is the third most used light rail network in the UK. Nearly 40 million passenger journeys are made every year on the Metro across 60 stations, with the oldest station dating back to 1839. The initial Metro network opened in 1980, mostly utilising old rail lines linked with new infrastructure.
An extended television advertisement made to highlight the £100 million investment to extend the Tyne & Wear Metro system from Newcastle to Sunderland and what benefits this will bring to people both for work, education, and recreational activities seven days a week.
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The North East in Business
Bigger and better is the motto of the North East: businesses build to outstrip European rivals and sporting events are world-class.
After the loss of many crucial industries from the area in the 1980s, the North East began the slow but steady process of rebuilding. Heavy industry was replaced in part by tourism, and overseas manufacturers saw the benefits of operating in the region. However, not all of these developments were long-lived, and the struggle to replace traditional industries with entirely new sources of prosperity continues.
10 videos in this collection
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RRS James Clark Ross
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The Power to Deliver
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Northumberland Challenge
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Moving Ahead
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A Stroke of Inspiration
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Millennium Travellers
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Part of Sunderland Life
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The New Red Mall
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Tyne and Wear Foundation
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