Metro memories as old trains begin last week in service (opens original article in a new tab)

The Tyne and Wear Metro's original trains are retiring after 44 years, with residents recalling nostalgic memories of the service that began in 1980.

• Old Tyne and Wear Metro trains are ending service this week after 44 years of operation.
• Residents share nostalgic memories of the original white and yellow trains, which were replaced by 46 new Stadler trains at a cost of £362m.
• The network, which started in 1980, will increase services to every 10 minutes from December.