UPDATE: Metro services resume in Sunderland after earlier disruption due to "failed train"
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Metro services have resumed after being suspended this morning between Park Lane and South Hylton.
An updated social media post by Tyne and Wear Metro said: "Our service has now resumed between Park Lane and South Hylton in both directions subject to delay.
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Hide Ad"The earlier service suspension was due to a failed train at University. Thank you for your patience."
A Nexus spokesperson confirmed the train failed due to damage caused after hitting a bike on the Network Rail Line.
Passengers were able to use a replacement bus service.
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