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Flooding at South Shields Interchange after the Great North Run. Photo: Nexus. Free to reuse for all LDR partners.

Metro bosses pledge flood action after 'biblical' downpour on GNR day Daniel Holland

South Shields Interchange. on the day of the Great North Run 2023.   Pic via Nexus.

Metro has 'busiest ever day' on date of Great North Run 2023 Nic Marko

Metro services were suspended between Park Lane and South Hylton.

Metro services resume after earlier disruption due to "failed train" Neil Fatkin

Ben Cook celebrating the completion of his 63 mile Metrothon challenge.

SAFC fan completes Metrothon challenge Neil Fatkin

Sunderland's new train station entrance is on track

Inside Sunderland's new £27million train station entrance as work forges ahead Katy Wheeler

Drivers John Doughty and Chris Mongan

Metro drivers give thumbs up to new trains after first testing Kevin Clark

Beyone opening her Renaissance tour in Sweden. Photo by Andrew White

All the travel advice you need to know for Beyoncé in Sunderland

The train enters Four Lane Ends station

New Stadler Metro train completes first test run on the network Kevin Clark

Metro services have been dogged by problems in recent months.

Company running Metro trains ordered to improve after months of poor performance Daniel Holland

Metro trains are now back up and running.

Metro services back up and running after emergency repair work complete Ross Robertson

Disruption will continue

Sunderland passengers face Metro disruption as repair work takes place Kevin Clark

Metro prices are set to rise.

Metro passengers to see 'significant' jump in fares from weekend Daniel Holland

The outside of the property at Drayton Road, Fulwell

2-bed detached house on the coastline perfect for first time buyers Daniel Mcneil

The first of the new Metro trains which will include the installation of potentially life-saving defibrillators.

New 46-strong £362million Metro fleet to carry life-saving defibrillators Kevin Clark

Bernard with Prof Murray

Bernard the robot dog takes a ride on the Metro Kevin Clark

Campaigners say reopening the Leamside Line and creating a new 'Washington Loop' Metro extension are crucial to future economic prosperity in the North East.

Leamside Line and new Metro extension will ensure North East not 'left behind'

The Leamside Line.

Why new Metro loop and Leamside route should be PM's 'lines of duty' Gary Oliver

How the new Metro loop could look as part of a major transport vision which includes reopening the Leamside line.

PM urged to agree to new Metro loop and Leamside Line reopening Gary Oliver

On board the new Metro trains.

First look at new £362million Metro fleet Kevin Clark and Daniel Holland

The glass frontage is being put in place at the new entrance overlooking Market Square

Glass frontage goes in place as Sunderland's new train station takes shape Katy Wheeler

The first of the new trains will enter service in the autumn

First of new £362million Metro fleet arrives in North East Kevin Clark

One of the new fleet of Metro trains.

Metro scraps WiFi plan for new fleet of trains over costs Daniel Holland

File image of a swan c/o Pixabay.

Swan causes havoc on Sunderland Metro line Ross Robertson

There are delays between Pelaw and South Hylton.

Delays on Sunderland Metro line after ambulance called to station Ross Robertson

Picture c/o Pixabay.

What county is Sunderland in? If you're confused, it's understandable Tony Gillan

There are delays on the Metro this morning

Metro delays of up to 30 minutes in Sunderland and South Tyneside Kevin Clark

Grand Central has cancelled a service this morning

Warning to passengers as Grand Central cancels 9.54am service from Sunderland Kevin Clark

There are delays across the Metro network today

Warning of delays across Metro network after two services are cancelled Kevin Clark

Passengers are advised to check before they travel.

Metro delays of 20 minutes on Saturday morning services Mark Payne

The steel frame taking shape on the Sunderland skyline. Images issued by Creo Comms.

Timelapse video shows Sunderland station taking shape on city's skyline

Early morning Metro delays have been affecting Sunderland.

Morning Metro delays affecting Sunderland due to level crossing failure Neil Fatkin

Shoppers in Sunderland have been reacting to the rise in ticket prices on the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Sunderland passengers react to Metro price rises Neil Fatkin

Metro passengers face price hikes later this year.

Metro bosses hope to avoid timetable cuts Daniel Holland

The new Stadler Class 555 Tyne and Wear Metro train undergoing initial testing in Switzerland.

Photograph: Martin Horat

See photographs of the new Tyne and Wear Metro train undergoing testing Neil Fatkin

Damage to the substation left trains unable to run between Park Lane and South Hylton

New pictures reveal scale of flood damage that forced Metro suspension

Metro passengers are being advised to allow additional times for journeys.

Metro disruption as passengers warned to allow extra time for journeys Neil Fatkin

Love Island series 9 contestant Olivia Hawkins was a stunt double in the show Brassic which has many links to Chorley.

Meet the Love Island contestant who worked on No Time to Die Sophie Wills

The Metro line between Park Lane and South Hylton is closed again

Sunderland Metro line reopens after train is damaged Kevin Clark

Transport chiefs have approved a fresh hike in ticket prices on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Metro ticket price hike approved Daniel Holland

The route was suspended in November following flood damage

Metro line set to reopen Sam Johnson

Metro bosses insist they are still working on making the pay as you go Pop Card available on iPhones.

Metro bosses still in talks to make travel Pop Card available on iPhones Daniel Holland

There are delays on the Metro network on Saturday, January 7.

System-wide delays on Metro network Debra Fox

Huw Lewis, Customer Services Director at Nexus.

Metro prices could rise by an eye watering 13.9 per cent Neil Fatkin

Sunderland Station is closed to Metro and Network Rail services.

More commuter chaos as Sunderland Station once again closed Neil Fatkin

Sunderland Station is due to open tomorrow (Thursday January 5) after being closed due to flood damage.

Tyne and Wear Metro trains to return to Sunderland station Sam Johnson

A Metro passes through the reopened line between Pelaw and South Shields.

Metro ticket costs to be capped at £4 per day James Harrison

Nexus have confirmed Metro trains will not run through Sunderland Station due to flood damage.

Further Metro disruption as trains unable to stop at Sunderland Station Pamela Bilalova

Bus and Metro timetables are likely to be disrupted due to New Year's Eve.

How New Year's Eve will affect us and Metro timetables James Harrison

Nexus managing director Martin Kearney

Transport chief's 2023 pledge to Metro passengers after travel nightmares Daniel Holland

The fayre cap will be introduced from January 2.

Advice for Metro passengers ahead of new fare cap on January 2 Sam Johnson

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