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See Metro train being ripped apart after four decades of service

Almost a third of the 45-year-old fleet has been recycled to recover metals that reduce energy use and carbon emissions, supporting global manufacturing and construction industries.

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29 Metro trains have been recycled at a scrapyard in Bishop Auckland

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New life for old Metro trains dismantled at County Durham recycling yard

Old Tyne and Wear Metro trains are being dismantled and recycled at a County Durham yard, with recovered metals set for reuse in manufacturing and construction industries worldwide

·County Durham, United Kingdom
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See Metro train being ripped apart after four decades of service

29 Metro trains have been recycled at a scrapyard in Bishop Auckland

·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Old Tyne and Wear Metro Trains Are Being Recycled and Repurposed

The Tyne and Wear Metro is currently phasing out its old train fleet, which is being sent to be recycled.

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Chronicle Live broke the news in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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