Vandals once again targeted a newly built Metro train with graffiti while it was being transported to Tyneside, raising concerns over repeated acts of destruction. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Vandals once again targeted a newly built Metro train with graffiti while it was being transported to Tyneside, raising concerns over repeated acts of destruction
A teenager who was waiting to see the new Metro with her dad filmed the vandalised train in Hertfordshire

Photos shared online reveal colorful tags covering one side of the Swiss-made unit, which was spotted in north London during the delivery process. The train had not yet reached Nexus-owned infrastructure.

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Vandals Strike Again During Train Delivery

A similar case of vandalism occurred in 2023, involving one of the first Metro trains delivered to the UK. These recurring incidents frustrate both transport officials and the public.

Sophie, 16, from Hertfordshire, filmed the latest damage while trainspotting with her father. She said the train looked completely new, and it was disappointing to see it already defaced.

“It’s rare to spot a train like this,” she explained. “Seeing it vandalized so quickly felt like a waste. Some people just ruin good things for no reason.”

Nexus and Network Rail Respond to Vandalism

Paul Welford, major projects director at Nexus, confirmed the graffiti appeared before the company assumed responsibility for the train. He stressed that the vandalism happened outside Nexus facilities.

“This kind of behavior has unfortunately become common,” Welford noted. “We’re proactively addressing it to prevent service delays or safety issues.”

Nexus will remove the paint before beginning network testing. Meanwhile, Network Rail is working with British Transport Police to identify those responsible. Officials also issued a call for public tips.

“Vandalism like this causes unnecessary delays,” a Network Rail spokesperson stated. “Repairs take time, and we must ensure passenger safety at every stage.”

The new $460 million fleet includes 46 high-performance Metro trains. Despite earlier setbacks, Nexus plans to roll out the full fleet by the end of next year to replace the outdated models.

Source, photo: www.bbc.com

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