Alexander, Colin

The Tyne & Wear Metro

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ISBN 13:: 9781398101579
author:: Alexander, Colin
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Amberley Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 1.2 x 16.4 x 16.4 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
Condition:: New
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The Tyne and Wear Metro: A History of the Underground Railway. In 2020, the Tyne & Wear Metro celebrated its fortieth anniversary, marking an exciting time for the system. As new trains are set to be ordered and network extensions proposed, this book explores the history of the Metro's development. It examines the decline of the BR suburban lines that were replaced, the phased opening of the new system from 1980, and subsequent extensions. The book also looks at the successful integration of the Metro with bus and ferry services, as well as its design, which provides unprecedented access to public transport for disabled people. The unique combination of brand-new tunnels, spectacular viaducts, and underground stations is showcased, highlighting the magnificent Victorian infrastructure of the former North Eastern Railway and Blyth & Tyne Railway. By exploring the Metro's past, present, and future plans, this book provides a comprehensive look at one of the UK's most impressive underground railway systems.

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