The Metro: A Rail Life Story

Following the lifes on the Tyne and Wear Metro – the first time cameras have been allowed in-depth behind the scenes at the UK’s biggest metro system outside London.

Storyline

Following the lifes on the Tyne and Wear Metro – the first time cameras have been allowed in-depth behind the scenes at the UK’s biggest metro system outside London.

First Aired

2020-01-14
Last Aired

2020-02-11
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

4
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

ITV1

Keywords:

subway

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Season 1

1. Episode 1

In the first episode, it’s the start of the Summer, and the Metro staff brace themselves for one of th...More

In the first episode, it’s the start of the Summer, and the Metro staff brace themselves for one of the busiest days of the year. The Spice Girls are in town as part of their comeback world tour, meaning 50,000 fans from far and wide will be descending on Sunderland, putting additional pressure on the Metro’s already stretched resources.Less

30mins 2020-01-14

2. Episode 2

Tens of thousands of Newcastle United fans pass through the Metro for a home game on the first day of ...More

Tens of thousands of Newcastle United fans pass through the Metro for a home game on the first day of the new football season - and many of them are far from pleased with the club's owner. A guide horse undergoes training on the Metro system before moving to London, and in Sunderland, a crackdown on fare dodgers gets underway.Less

30mins 2020-01-21

3. Episode 3

In the third episode, the Metro's ageing fleet comes under pressure when a train breaks down in a tunn...More

In the third episode, the Metro's ageing fleet comes under pressure when a train breaks down in a tunnel near its busiest station. Meanwhile, track inspection supervisor Wayne has his work cut out repairing decaying sleepers which, if not quickly replaced, could cause a train derailment. And customer service manager Alan has to shelve his plans for a quiet evening after he's called in to deal with an outbreak of anti-social behaviour on the Metro.Less

30mins 2020-02-04

4. Episode 4

All hands are on deck as the metro system prepares for the busiest day of the year - the Great North R...More

All hands are on deck as the metro system prepares for the busiest day of the year - the Great North Run. This year, a new and untested station in South Shields is at the centre of things. One of the event's regular runners prepares for a personal return to the course, as he runs in tribute to a friend.Less