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Greetings Card : Metro passengers first stepped into the trains on 11th August, 1980
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Metro passengers first stepped into the trains on 11th August, 1980
Metro passengers first stepped into the trains on 11th August, 1980.
It was the first urban light rail transport system to operate in Britain
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21671950
© Mirrorpix
Commuters Commuting Medium Group Of People Metro Passengers Train Mixed Age Range
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our vintage Metro Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse and Memory Lane Prints. This charming design features the historic moment when passengers first boarded the Metro trains on August 11, 1980, marking the beginning of urban light rail transport in Britain. Add a touch of nostalgia to your correspondence and relive the memories of the past. Perfect for anniversaries, milestones, or just to brighten someone's day. Order now and travel back in time with every card you send!
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to a significant moment in British transportation history. On the 11th of August, 1980, a remarkable milestone was achieved as metro passengers first set foot inside the trains. This marked the inauguration of Britain's pioneering urban light rail transport system, forever changing the way people commuted within cities. The image showcases a medium-sized group of individuals eagerly awaiting their journey on this groundbreaking mode of transport. The diverse age range represented in the crowd reflects how this innovation appealed to commuters from all walks of life. From young professionals to seasoned travelers, everyone seemed captivated by the prospect of this new and efficient means of transportation. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost feel the excitement and anticipation that filled the air that day. The train doors stand open wide, inviting passengers aboard for what would be an unforgettable ride through bustling cityscapes and vibrant neighborhoods. This photograph serves as a testament to progress and innovation while reminding us how transformative advancements in public transportation can be for society at large. It captures not just a moment but also represents an era when modernity seamlessly merged with tradition. Preserved by NCJ at Memory Lane Prints, this image allows us to reflect upon our past achievements while inspiring future generations to continue pushing boundaries and shaping our world through visionary ideas like these early metro systems did so many decades ago.
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