Metro trains at a standstill while emergency repair work takes place on overhead lines

Tyne and Wear Metro trains are currently held at stations along the Sunderland line while emergency repair work takes place.
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Metro passengers are facing delays while Network Rail make an emergency repair to an overhead line.

Tyne and Wear Metro confirmed via their Twitter account that trains are currently being held at stations along the Sunderland line while the work is carried out.

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The tweet said: “Trains are currently being held at stations on the Sunderland line, while Network Rail make an emergency repair to the overhead line.”

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