We will offer confectionery, snack and cold drinks vending at more than 20 Metro stations in Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, North and South Tyneside.

"Thousands of passengers travel on Metro everyday and we're pleased to have been chosen to operate this major contract," says Sales and Marketing Director Jonathan Barr. "We have considerable experience of supplying vending services to the rail industry and look forward to using our expertise in this sector to meet the needs of Metro's staff and customers."

Metro Commercial Director Emma Holmes says: "This new contract will offer our passengers a much greater selection of snacks and refreshments at stations right across the Metro network. Selecta has an excellent track record of supplying vending machines to the railway industry and we are looking forward to working with them."