Swan causes havoc on Sunderland Metro line - trains delayed by feathered trespasser
Passengers are facing delays after a stubborn swan decided to pay a visit to the Metro line.
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Trains between South Hylton and the Airport are delayed by around 40 minutes after the feathered trespasser was spotted on the network.
Transport executive Nexus, which operates the Metro, tweeted: “Due to a swan on the line on Network Rail infrastructure there are delays of up to 40 minutes to trains operating between South Hylton and Airport.”
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Metro tickets are being accepted on Stagecoach Buses 6,7,30,X47,X77 & X78 and all Arriva buses between Haymarket and Regent Centre.