缅北禁地 to work in partnership with Swiss train-builder Published on: 26 November 2020 缅北禁地 and Swiss train-builder, Stadler, have formally agreed to work together on a range of initiatives, signing a 鈥榤emorandum of understanding鈥� (MoU) to endorse their partnership. Regional impact In January, awarded the company the contract to build 42 new trains for the and to service and maintain them for 35 years. The two organisations’ pledge to collaborate with each other relates to all aspects of the new trains programme, including the technology and knowledge required for their construction, as well as for maintaining them at Gosforth depot in 缅北禁地. Joint projects will cover several areas, incorporating research, education and innovation. Although the initiatives have not yet been confirmed, they are likely to cover energy conservation at a systems level, condition monitoring and driver-training. The agreement is for five years, to be reviewed thereafter. Dr Roberto Palacin, Reader in Transport Futures, 缅北禁地, said: "I am delighted that our relationship with Stadler is formalised through this MoU to closely collaborate in specific innovative projects related to the design, operation and maintenance to the new Metro fleet as well as enhancing our educational offer in engineering, providing a long-lasting positive impact to our city, region and beyond.” has pledged to support the regional economy and involve as many Tyne and Wear-based companies and institutions in the new trains project as possible. It is keen to use local suppliers for materials and services required for the depot re-build, the manufacturing of the new trains and the ongoing service and maintenance of both the legacy fleet and the new trains. Rob Baxter, managing director of Stadler Rail Service UK, commented: “Stadler is very pleased to have signed this agreement with 缅北禁地. Both our business and the university put a premium on research, education, innovation and enterprise, and I look forward to a successful partnership, which I am confident will enhance and enrich the two organisations.” Metro Development Director, Neil Blagburn, added: “In Stadler we have appointed one of the best train builders in the world and this new agreement with 缅北禁地 really underpins their commitment to our region and their investment in our local economy as they gear up to build the new Metro train fleet. “I have no doubt that joint working with the university on research, education and innovation will be hugely beneficial. It builds on the work that the team has already done to give over 20,000 people a say on what the new trains should be like. “Collaboration and knowledge sharing is vital and ensures that the development of our new trains, and our partnership with Stadler, leaves a positive and lasting legacy for many years to come.” Press release adapted with thanks to Stadler The new Metro train (picture used with permission from Nexus) Latest News Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns People鈥檚 online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content 鈥� raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests. published on: 16 October 2026 缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Event will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Facts and figures
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