It was back on August 11, 1980 when it started to become a part of everyday life of thousands of people.
But how many of these special South Tyneside reminders of the Metro can you recall?
We dug deep in the Gazette archives to uncover these images of ticket machines, dancing, artwork and even a musical with a Metro connection.
So let’s get on the right lines for a load of Metro memories.
1. Come on Shields!
Nexus Metro was supporting South Shields FC for the FA Vase final in 2017. Supporter Colin Browne looks pleased with the backing. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Dancing back to 2011
The Bad Taste Cru was pictured at at Chichester Metro Station where they helped to launch the under 16's Smartcard in 2011. Remember this? Photo: TIM RICHARDSON
3. So artistic in 2014
Who can tell us more about this 2015 splash of artwork on Bede and Hebburn Metro stations? Photo: Stu Norton
4. So reliable in
Ticket machine maintainer Ian Shepherd with Ticket Machine 33, the most reliable machine on whole Metro system in 2011. Photo: Tim Richardson