UK to fund Tyne & Wear Metro’s fleet replacement; tender in January 2018 November 23, 2017 | Europe Finance The Government of United Kingdom (UK) has allocated GBP337 million under the Autumn Budget 2017 for fleet replacement of the Tyne & Wear Metro. Nexus, the current operator of Tyne and Wear Metro, ... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password