• 2020
  • 30m
The Metro: A Rail Life Story

Summary Four-part series following those who work on the Tyne and Wear Metro system - the UK's biggest outside London. View more details

  • 2020
  • 30m

The Metro: A Rail Life Story

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Craig Pearson Zoe Hakin

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8.2

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 13, 2020

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : ITV Hub

Language : English

Production companies : ITV - Independent Television ITV Studios Wise Owl Films

Summary Four-part series following those who work on the Tyne and Wear Metro system - the UK's biggest outside London. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 13, 2020

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : ITV Hub

Language : English

Production companies : ITV - Independent Television ITV Studios Wise Owl Films

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jan 13, 2020
Episode #1.1
Staff in Sunderland prepare for the arrival of 50,000 Spice Girls fans for a concert at the Stadium of Light. But there is a potential fault with an overhead line and a set of fans have lost their tickets for the concert of a lifetime.
Episode 2 • Jan 20, 2020
Episode #1.2
Tens of thousands of Newcastle United fans use the network to get to the opening game of the season and express their displeasure at the club's owner. A guide horse undergoes training on the Metro.
Episode 3 • Feb 03, 2020
Episode #1.3
The Metro System's ageing fleet comes under pressure when a train breaks down in a tunnel near the Metro's busiest station. Track inspection supervisor Wayne has his work cut out repairing decaying sleepers.
Episode 4 • Feb 10, 2020
Episode #1.4
It's the Metro's busiest and most colourful day of the year - the Great North Run. This year, a new station in South Shields will be put to the test. One regular runner prepares to run the course in tribute to a friend.
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