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Kristy Dawson

Some Metro lines to close during final weekend of The Hoppings as new signalling system installed

Some Metro lines are set to be closed during the final weekend of The Hoppings fun fair. A new signalling system is being installed at the £70m Gosforth Metro depot ahead of more new Stradler trains arriving.

The Swiss train manufacturer is building 46 new Class 555 Stadler trains on behalf of Nexus, which operates the Metro. They will begin entering service at the end of the year.

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