@@welshmanjasonpatrick8607 Same producers yeah. Both are yellow

@MADS555S You already know!

Yep, we're finally getting somewhere. A fair lot of refurbs set to happen in the coming years too, quite happy!

Thanks! I'm quite sad to say I never got to see the old trains but the rolling stock you guys have been upgraded with is incredible. Hopefully their wonders reflect nicely back here at my home in Newcastle.

They've forked out £362m officially.

@@metrotyler Blimey! 😂 😆 Anyway they should spend that money 💰 on perhaps extending the metro 🚇 to Durham,Washington etc. 😂

@@davidgraham6781 Well money is essentially garnered via government business cases. The government business case for Washington is submitted and if taken on board, will indeed extend the Metro to Washington in presumably the next 10 years

@@metrotyler Well let's hope so. New trains 🚂 and hopefully new locations around Tyne and Wear for the metro 🚇 to go to. 😂

horn/siren-type speakers, the white ones you can see on the roof. also there were two announcements - one at 3:58 and another at 7:01

@@RWL2012 They're similar to that of megaphones

What are you trying to ask me?

@metrotyler all the new metro units sound all the exact same (around the globe)

@@TeamSenke What, their traction motors or their door sounds or?

@metrotyler the sounds

nice honk

@@RWL2012 📯📯

@@edificity Thanks Edi! It was very exciting and the staff were super nice! ☺️

@@TC-qd1zw I don't understand what you're trying to say but it's absolutely not a waste of public funds, it's a long needed replacement for trains as old as 50. They're being tested for a reason.

@@Lighting_Desk Same, shouldn't be too long!

​@@Toon1972 128 seats on the old trains, 108 on the new ones. There isn't "nothing", you can lean against the panels and there's two grab poles every 2-3 seats and 2 carriages have ceiling poles throughout. The poles at the doors are double poles too so many people can hold onto it. It is also worth noting that there will be a better frequency so it will often be less busy

@@metrotylerwhat if I would rather look out the window rather than awkwardly stare at someone

@rhysrail You already have to awkwardly stare at someone if it's busy because every seat in the current fleet still faces each other. Just use your phone like you already do.

@ yes but most of the time it’s not that bust and you can look out the window

@@LAMF25 Different seating layout, it's a train, not sure what you expected. Green colours? Hexagonal shape?

The exterior design isn't that much different to the old trains, apart from the new cab ends and step on the doors.

If it's not broke why fix it? They serve a purpose and are comfortable enough for how long you are on them but also easy to keep clean and maintain. It's a balance that's likely about right with the current metro.

@@ZG0002 Come off it, the current reliability is terrible. Delays and trains out of service every day. And they are filthy inside. The trains are overcrowded at peak times and having less seats won't help this.

@@LAMF25 That's not true at all actually. There will be more standing space which will help with it and there will be a greater frequency by the end of it because there is a lot more trains they can use. With a greater frequency you get more trains per hour and therefore more seats per hour and more of an even spread across these more frequent units. You're wrong. On the other hand, these trains *are* broke. They're approaching the age of 50 and are struggling and many units are entirely dead and scrapped now. They cannot afford to keep using these.

@@andsomeenery2964 Happens on literally every other main subway station like the London Underground. There's only 20 less seats and a lot of places to hold on. The solution is nice people need to give up their seats for older folk. There are priority seats marked in grey where you should give up your seat.

far more accessible and easier to get to a seat with these designs than the 40 year old non compliant stock - if youve ever visited the capital you will see the design works quite well - in fact there is far more room for elderly with walking aides because of the layout as opposed to having to clamber through 3 other peoples legs

Perhaps some kind hearted younger people will give up their seats when they see some oldies struggling!

@@metrotylerthe difference is in London it’s always busy, here it is unnecessary and the routes are long so it acts closer to a commuter rail network, i much prefer regular seating as I gives a feel of privacy and means you can look out the window

@@mickgriffiths9982 this month

@@TheSquareTiger Why does the London Underground exist when buses go everywhere? Simple answer: it allows you to get around better and efficiently. Newcastle has a lot of people trying to get to the coast or into the city centre and the Metro connects a lot of east-end urban areas. It's quite useful but could really do with being extended

It should have continued from St James right through the West End, but I can't see that ever happening now with all of those tall buildings with deep foundations in the way!

It connects three major cities in the northeast, Sunderland, Gateshead and the toon to the coast and beaches at Whitley Bay and South Shields

@@PaulM_aka_4c21 Gateshead isn't classed as a city, just town, and looking at the state of the town centre, it's easy to see why!! And I live in Gateshead!

There are as many handles on 555 as there are in the metrocars (in fact, there's MORE if you include the fact the double grab pole is TWO poles). There are over hanging poles in this train in 2 of the 5 cars. There are only 24 less seats on 555 than in the dual-metrocar configuration. That has 128 while 555 has 104. This will still seat *more than enough passengers* while supporting twice as many disabled passengers, more buggies and more bikes. It also offers 120 more passengers to STAND meaning the amount of space and amount of passengers that can be on is greater Please don't hit at decisions without acknowledging why they were made. This is generally an upgrade for busier times. In less busy times, there will be more than enough seats for all passengers. The point of a Metro is to get people around, not be a first class experience.

@metrotyler so less seats and more standing passengers with less handles dotted around then. They're definitely an improvement on the current metros, but when they're busy that's a lot more people with less to hold onto. That's not a negative criticism of "the decisons that have been made", just a genuine concern

​@@Charlieb82 There are more grab poles than on the existing fleet, and considering the ratio against the seats, the grab poles will be easier to use anyway. I don't see a major concern to this - the tube has worked just as well on a very similar setup for a long time, these new trains also have a lot of spots to lean against if a grab pole is not accessible.

@@Charlieb82 they appear to be of a similar design to the london overground stock - it appears to be the design for short haul suburban stock - plenty of standing room (more than the existing fleet) which is ideal if your only going 2 -3 stops - which tbf a lot of the commuter traffic is - its not a luxury pullman carriage or intercity design. the design and grab rails are there and are ample - the design benefits will be noticed during peak hours .

​@metrotyler some people just like to moan for moanings sake!

Some already have been scrapped, we're barely hanging onto these old metrocars

Looks like it's going to be next Sunday, the 15th

Rumoured 15th, no actual announced date. Nexus are fairly confident it'll be before the new year for the first unit.

Late. Very late.

@@scubasmog it's still 2024 lol

@@metrotyler I was referring to the initial proposed date for introduction to service which I believe was 2023. Hence very late.

They make more motor noise than the old trains, but yes they will feel smoother and quieter overall

​​@@Matty12333They don't at all honestly. When the 599s make the shaking sound they are far louder. Note how most of the noise caused in this video is due to that rattling 599. Also note that 555 isolates more sound as the windows aren't open

Nexus seem fairly confident at about mid-December. Either way, they're VERY close

Hopefully next week

On my latest video, there's times where there's a 599 there and also no 599 there. It is so much quieter!

Should be running before the end of this month 🙏🤞

Got on one today ​@@gazzagazza8733

Aye then hopefully afterwards we can get new locations around the Tyne Wear area for the new metro 🚇 trains to go. 😂

@@journeysofjames1116 From what I've heard, both, but it isn't easy to tell because the loudspeaker is quite loud. Likely the driver can assign it as and when needed

@clintoneweka9116 Please don't make backless claims

yes you can select either inside or outside announcements on the drivers cab screen thing. iv did it before

It is a very satisfying and 'futuristic' sound. Check out the latest video! It's huge.

@@metrotyler just seen it, I can agree

All indications seem to point to the 15th but they are trying to NOT announce it so that it's first run is as silent and 'normal' as possible.

@@metrotyleroh ok

@@journeysofjames1116 I will still try and search for 555 on the 15th. I can only assume coinciding with the Northumberland Line means more enthusiasts will ignore the potential launch of 555.

@@Andrewjg_89 Yes, they absolutely will. Several trains are fully tested and there's a good set of trained drivers

@@Andrewjg_89 They're intending to put one or more into service in the next 2 weeks so it will probably be this year with a rollout going on through all of 2025

@@Andrewjg_89 Early to Mid December is the hope. They're waiting on ORR sign off

Sounds good 👍