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    UKPTR: Tyne & Wear: Tyne and Wear Metro

    Electric Unit

    Class 599 Metrocar

    The Tyne and Wear Metrocars are a fleet of light rail vehicles manufactured by Metro-Cammell for the Tyne and Wear Metro in North-East England between 1978 and 1981.

    For operation on Network Rail controlled tracks between Pelaw Junction and Sunderland, they are designated on TOPS as the British Rail Class 599.

    Most were refurbished between 2010 and 2015 by Wabtec Rail at Doncaster Works and have been replaced by Class 555 rolling stock from 2024 onwards.

    System 1500V DC
    Length 27.8m
    Width 2.65m
    Height 3.45m
    Introduced 1980
    Builder Metro-Cammell
    Power 700HP
    Weight 40t
    Max Speed 50mph
    Brakes Rheostatic & Air Disc Brakes
    Seats 64
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