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The Metro: A Rail Life Story

★0.0 2020 1 Season TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

Jan 14, 2020 · 30 min

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.

Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

Jan 21, 2020 · 30 min

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.

Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

Feb 4, 2020 · 30 min

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.

Episode 4

Episode 04

Episode 4

Feb 11, 2020 · 30 min

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.

About the series

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Synopsis

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.

Documentary

Where to watch The Metro: A Rail Life Story

The Metro: A Rail Life Story is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 4 total episodes, rated 0.0/10 by — viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Metro: A Rail Life Story have?

The Metro: A Rail Life Story has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.

Is The Metro: A Rail Life Story still on the air?

The Metro: A Rail Life Story has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Metro: A Rail Life Story?

The Metro: A Rail Life Story airs on ITV1.

When did The Metro: A Rail Life Story first air?

The Metro: A Rail Life Story first aired on January 14, 2020.

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