Metro services in Sunderland suspended due to reported cable theft
Metro tickets can be used on bus routes
Metro services in Sunderland are currently suspended due to a reported cable theft.
A statement on the new Travel North East website posted at 7.30am this morning (June 18) said: “We have a service suspension between Monument and South Shields and Monument and South Hylton due to a cable theft.
“Tickets have been arranged to be used on Go North East and Stagecoach services in the affected areas. Thank you for your continued patience during this time.”
In the latest social media post from Nexus, who oversees the Tyne and Wear Metro system, a spokesperson said: “Our service remains suspended between Monument and South Shields and Monument and South Hylton.”
Metro tickets can be used on the Go North East bus services 56 between Newcastle and Sunderland, 9 between Jarrow and Sunderland, 24 between South Shields and Sunderland, and 4 between Heworth and Concord in Washington.
Tickets can also be used on Stagecoach services X24 between Newcastle and Sunderland, and the E2 between South Shields and Sunderland. Tickets can be used on all services between Sunderland and South Hylton.