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Photographer Documents Tyne & Wear Metro's Final Era
31 Aug
Summary
- Exhibition showcases Metro's final two years of original trains.
- Photographer focused on people as the heart of the project.
- Original trains served for 46 years before replacement.
An online exhibition, 'Terminus,' by Newcastle-based photographer Sasha Mallo Tardiveau, offers a visual chronicle of the Tyne and Wear Metro's original train fleet during its final two years of operation. Mallo Tardiveau dedicated two years, from 2024 to 2026, to documenting everyday life on the system as new trains superseded the aging ones. She emphasized that people were central to her project, finding profound stories in seemingly mundane moments captured through her lens.
The Metro's original trains concluded their 46-year operational run in June, marking the end of an era for the north-east of England. This transition followed a significant investment of £362 million to introduce 46 new Stadler trains. Mallo Tardiveau described her work as preserving a chapter of regional history, noting the deep personal connection she shares with the Metro system.
