Passengers faced significant delays across the network during Tyne and Wear Metro delays. Also, BBC News reported problems with the overhead lines. The issue affected services across the network.

Tyne and Wear Metro delays after overhead line problem
Photo: Nexus

Tyne and Wear Metro delays hit South Shields and South Hylton routes

Meanwhile, during Thursday morning, services were cancelled between Gateshead Stadium and South Shields. At the same time, services were cancelled between Gateshead Stadium and South Hylton. Still, trains have since resumed. Separately, Nexus said work on the overhead lines had been completed. In addition, it had previously warned that the first trains to leave South Shields and South Hylton would take “some time”.

Metro ticket acceptance on buses and Northern trains

Meanwhile, until 13:30 GMT, Metro tickets were accepted on Stagecoach buses. In addition, they were accepted on Go North East buses. Also, tickets were accepted on Northern trains. Those trains ran between Sunderland and Newcastle’s Central Station.

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