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PD Chloe with Network Rail and British Transport Police officers.

Police dogs join fight against railway cable theft

Police officers are clamping down on knife crime in a week of focused action.

Knife surrender bin and exchange scheme launched in crime clampdown

British Transport Police would like to speak with this man in connection to the incident.

Police appeal after reported racist and misogynistic abuse on train

The fatalities took place near Durham Train Station.

Tragedy as two people die within 24 hours on Wearside railway track

Newcastle and Sunderland fans are being warned about "robust action" against anyone causing trouble in this weekend's Tyne & Wear derby.

Zero tolerance - everything you need to know ahead of derby day

The Mackem Market at Sunderland Train Station.

Hopes raised for train station after success of Mackem Market

British Transport Police officers would like to speak with this woman in connection to the incident.

Metro driver reportedly attacked and assaulted at Sunderland station

Nine arrests were made during the day of action.

Arrests made and illegal weapons seized in city crackdown on crime

Vicky Pattison and husband Ercan Ramadan

Manhunt sparked for girl who stole Vicky Pattison's engagement ring

The British Transport Police have released CCTV images of two men following a moped theft at East Boldon Metro station.

Police release CCTV images following moped theft at East Boldon Metro

'Project Shield' has been hailed a success in reducing serious violence in Sunderland.

'Project Shield' hailed a success in reducing serious violence

A man has been arrested after the Metro service between South Hylton and Pelaw had to be suspend

Man arrested for reportedly 'obstructing a railway'

Police were dealing with an incident close to Park Lane Metro Station.

Metro update: trains running again following police incident

Rail travellers look at an electronic information board displaying train time information outside Euston Station in London. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Train stations hit by ‘cyber security incident’ - list

A shameful and sorry situation at Sunderland's new look railway station.

Shameful acts leave station facilities out of action

'Mindless' vandals trash toilets at new £27million train station
The brand new toilets are out of use 'due to vandalism'
Tony Gillan

Tyne and Wear Metro services between Pelaw and Sunderland were suspended this morning due to the theft of cabling.

Metro disruption after thieves 'risk lives' to steal cable

A fare dodger who posted tips on TikTok about how to avoid paying for train journeys has been caught and fined more than £700 Picture: East Midlands Railway / SWNS

TikTok fare dodger fined - after telling followers not to buy tickets

Durham train station

Repeat offender jailed after trespassing on railway at Durham station

Chester-le-Street train station.

Man confirmed as dead after being found on railway tracks

What is cyber-flashing, how to combat it and how to report it if it happens to y...

Train operator Northern Rail has reported that there is major disruption to services as all lines are blocked while emergency services deal with an incident at Stockton.

Major rail disruption between Sunderland and Middlesbrough after person dies on ...

Shocking footage shows biker trying to skip through level crossing - as speeding...

Video shows commuters dragging Extinction Rebellion protester from roof of Tube ...

Shocking footage shows man forcing woman out of her BMW before leading police on...

Most crimes on Britain's railways go unsolved, investigation finds

BTP want to speak to this youth who may have information that could help with their investigation into an alleged assault at Brockley Whins Metro station

CCTV appeal after man left unconscious on Metro platform
British Transport Police have issued a CCTV appeal after a man was left unconscious on a Metro platform.
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CCTV appeal after incident at train station

Tile Shed Lane, East Boldon. Picture by Google

Police probe as level crossing barrier damaged by car for second time this month...

The collision happened on Tile Shed Lane in Boldon last night.

Police investigation under way into how car was struck by train on level crossin...

British Transport Police want to trace the man in the picture above.

Railway sex assault inquiry: Can you identify this man?

The theft took place near Sunderland's main railway station.

Sunderland man arrested over theft of police car's blue lights

The British Transport Police wish to trace this man,

Hunt for man after police lights are stolen from patrol car at Sunderland railwa...

Police at Victoria Station in Manchester last night after a man stabbed three people. Picture by: Pat Hurst/PA Wire

Police search terror suspect's home after 'frenzied' New Year's Eve stabbing att...

Gazza arrives at Peterlee Magistrates' Court. Picture: PA.

Paul Gascoigne opts for crown court trial on 'sex assault on train' charge

Paul Gascoigne. Picture by PA

Paul Gascoigne to appear in court charged with sexual assault on a train

PaulGascoigne pictured in 2016

PaulÂ Gascoigne charged with sexually assaulting woman on train

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Jump in violent and sexual offences on UK railways as figures show 17% increase ...

Police want to speak to this woman in connection with a Metro cable theft

CCTV appeal over Metro cable theft

Officers want to speak to this man about a fight on a Metro train between South Shields and Sunderland. Pic: British Transport Police.

Man sought after boy hurt in fight on Metro train between South Shields and Sund...

Police want to speak to this man following an incident on a Metro train in Sunderland.

Police appeal following fight on Sunderland Metro train

British Transport Police have urged witnesses to contact them.

Person dies after they are struck by train

(left to right) Metro Services Director Chris Carson, Sgt Tim Hand from the Northumbria Police Metro Unit, and Metro Customer Service Supervisor Paul Wolfe.

Metro staff issued with body cameras

Sunderland railway station.

Hunt for Sunderland railway station vandal

Supt Steve Heatley

Fifteen arrests after Bank Holiday disorder in Sunderland and South Shields

Police were called to East Boldon Metro station.

Train and car damaged after trouble at Metro station

Johnson attacked a British Transport Police officer who was trying to arrest another Leeds fan.

Leeds thug stamped on police officer as trouble flared after game at Middlesbrou...

SAFC will play Boro at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Advice for Boro supporters travelling to Stadium of Light for Sunderland match

Train lines have been affected following an incident this morning.

Man dies after being hit by train

Chief Inspector Mark Hall.

Sixth youth arrested after threatening videos circulate in Sunderland

Armed police set to patrol railways across the country

Police outside the tube station following Friday's evacuation.

No evidence of gunfire or casualties as panic sparks evacuation of London's Oxfo...

Metro passengers lose cash after ticket machines tampered with at Sunderland and...

Passengers faced delays after Wednesday's fatal accident.

Transport police confirm a person has died after being hit by a train

The incident happened between Seaburn and Stadium of Light Metro stations.

Death of man struck by Metro not suspicious say transport police

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