Articles on Metro Systems outside London

These articles consider various metro systems, outside London. They are closely linked with HS and consequent classic route developments. All are fully illustrated with maps.

The Avon Metro Takes the existing, preliminary ideas for the Bristol Metro, and extends them with several other services, covering the area between Weston Super Mare and Westbury, and between Westbury and Thornbury, so rather more than just Bristol, hence the new name. Contains service plans and specimen timetables, including the non-metro services sharing the tracks.

The Humber Metro Proposes a metro system centred on Hull, for the area between Selby and Withernsea, and between Grimsby and Bridlington. Contains service plans and specimen timetables, including the non-metro services sharing the tracks.

The Aberdeen Metro Proposes a very simple but very effective metro system for Aberdeen, with a (very simple but very effective) service plan. Now, at Mk2, slightly less simple, and even more effective.

The Oxford Metro Proposes a metro system centred on Oxford, for the area between Fairford and Princes Risborough, and between Didcot and Banbury. The design includes an extensive light-rail network, mostly within the bounds of Oxford city. Contains service plans and specimen timetables, including the non-metro services sharing the tracks.

The Plymouth Metro Proposes a metro system centred on Plymouth, for the area between Liskeard and Ivybridge, and as far north as Tavistock.

The South Devon Metro Proposes a metro system centred on the primary focus of Exeter, and subsidiary focus of Torbay, but extending between Okehampton and Axminster, and from Paignton as far north as Ilfracombe!

The Swansea Metro Proposes a metro system centred on Swansea, for the area between Ferryside and Coelbren Junction, and between Mumbles and Llandeilo.

The South Wales Metro Proposes a metro system for South Wales, for the area between Swansea and Chepstow, and between Barry Island and Ebbw Vale.

The Tayside Metro Proposes a metro system for Dundee, for the area between Dundee and Arbroath, and transpontine services to north Fife.

The Edinburgh Metro Proposes a metro system centred on Edinburgh, for the area between Midcalder and Newcraighall, and as far south as Penicuik.