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.
5. A work of art in 2014
Photographer Karen Atkinson and Jarrow MP Stephen Hepburn looking at her new artwork at Hebburn Metro Station. Remember this from six years ago? Photo: Tim Richardson
6. Tickets please in 2014
Metro Inspectors carrying out ticket inspection at Chichester Metro Station six years ago. Photo: Tim Richardson
7. A new machine
A new ticket machine got the attention Coun Iain Malcolm and Nexus Director General Bernard Garner in 2011. Photo: craig leng
8. Looking colourful in 2014
The Mayor Coun Fay Cunningham joined members of Bright Futures to unveil their artwork at Chichester Metro Station six years ago. Are you pictured? Photo: Tim Richardson