See final interior design for new-look Metro trains as plans are revealed
Following an unprecedented 23,000 responses, Nexus – the public body which owns and manages the Metro – has released its final design plans.
The new open-plan and linear seating layout meets rail industry standards for safety and accessibility and bosses say is aimed at transforming the journey experience.
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Hide AdIn August, Stadler – a Swiss train manufacturing company – will start production with the first new trains set to enter passenger service in 2023.
How may new Metro trains will be built?
Stadler is building a total of 42 new Metro trains for Nexus, which will be delivered up to 2024, and will be responsible for servicing and maintaining these trains for 35 years.
The trains, which will be 15 times more reliable and will cut energy consumption by 30%, will have modern features including improved internet connectivity, charging points, air conditioning and a step-change in accessibility.