Tyne Tees Nexus

Passengers can now set foot on one of the Swiss-built carriages that it is hoped will herald a brighter future for the region's public transport.

For 44 years, the Metro undergone a series of major changes, including a number of extensions. But in all that time one thing has stayed the same, the trains.

Nexus advised commuters against travelling at rush-hour due to a reduced service causing gaps between trains of up to 24 mins.