From new fleet joy to mothballing talks: How the Metro's 40th birthday became its most dramatic The Covid-19 pandemic has plunged the Metro into the most tumultuous period in its history 16:00, 29 DEC 2020 Get the latest North East news and updates delivered straight to your inbox Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.