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Millions of people are set to face disruption to their Easter travel plans this weekend

Millions face Easter travel chaos - what you need to know

Metro trains were suspended between South Hylton and Pelaw.

Metro services resumed following earlier suspension

There are fresh plans to tackle trespasses and vandals abusing the Victoria Viaduct, which crosses the River Wear between Fatfield and Penshaw

Rail bosses' bid to stop vandals and trespassers at iconic viaduct

Woman comes within ‘half a second’ of being struck by train at level crossing.

Watch: Woman comes within ‘half a second’ of being struck by train

The first of the Metro’s long-awaited new fleet entered service in December, after suffering multiple delays, but they cannot run to Sunderland yet

New Metro trains still not allowed to run to Sunderland

Since opening to the public in December, 2023, the multi-million pound redeveloped Sunderland Station southern concourse, at Market Square, has faced several issues.

Station bosses struggle to fill shops in 'empty, dirty glass box'

LNER train.

Watch: LNER announces train cancellations ahead of Storm Éowyn

Heaton Quarter

Disused railway yard is being transformed into flourishing community through £37...

Passengers board train.

Watch: How to claim compensation when your train is delayed

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

Toddler steps onto Sandy Lane level crossing in Prestatyn, North Wales.

Watch: Child steps onto level crossing in front of oncoming train

A photoshoot on the railway line.

Watch: Woman dangerously poses for photoshoot on railway tracks

Shocking CCTV films the moment a girl risks her life at a level crossing, walking just a couples of metres in front of an advancing train.

Shocking CCTV shows girl almost get hit by train on level crossing

Northern Rail is trying to attract more retail to the station.

Passengers face longer wait over empty station units

Man climbs train crossing barrier and strolls across tracks moments before a high speed train travels through at Station Road in Langley Green, Oldbury, West Midlands, on April 27, 2024.

Watch: Train has near miss with man who climbs level crossing barrier

It's currently only a tuk-tuk, but the business is set to expand 'in the coming weeks'.

First business opens at Sunderland's new-look train station

‘We are working in partnership with Northern Rail to develop our services’

Tony Gillan

Network Rail staff work to remove an SUV from the track after it was hit by a train on a crossing at Redcar Central, Middlesbrough, on Wednesday May 1 2024.

Watch footage of car vs train crash aftermath - vehicle left crushed

A car ignoring the signals and crossing the other side of the road to quickly dodge the closing barriers (Langley Green level crossing, West Midlands).

Watch: Dangerous driver speeds through level crossing barriers

The van smashed through the level crossing barrier and dragged it along.

CCTV shows reckless van driver ploughing through Network Rail barrier

A dogwalker dodged death by crossing a railway and forcing a train to make an emergency stop Picture: Network Rail / SWNS

Watch: Train slams on brakes to avoid dog-walker on level crossing

The Victorian rail network can't cope with such weather events. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: We need to invest to future proof our railways

The new Sunderland station opened in December.

Update on work after new Sunderland station opening met with 'mockery'

The essential works will be carried out between Christmas and New Year.

All of the train stations affected by Network Rail's Christmas works

(from left) Coun Graeme Miller; Nissar Mohammed and Paul Abraham from developer BAM; Jonathan Calvert; Julie Elliot MP and city chief executive Patrick Melia

New-look Sunderland station is a platform for the future

Legendary Flying Scotsman crashes in station - two injured

A CCTV clip has shown the heart-stopping moment a woman has a near miss with a train on a level crossing

Woman just seconds away from being hit by train on level crossing

Video shows children playing on railway track as train hurtles past

Network Rail has issued a warning after a shocking video has emerged of children playing on a railway track as a train hurtles past

Daniel Mcneil

Rail passengers are being warned of fresh travel disruption on Sunday (Photo: Getty Images)

Network Rail passengers face travel disruption over May Bank Holiday

Services in and out of Paddington have been cancelled or delayed (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

National Rail urge passengers to plan journeys in advance

Metro trains are now back up and running.

Metro services back up and running after emergency repair work complete

Network Rail has warned of Easter distruption

Network Rail warns passengers to expect disruption this Easter

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch (centre) on an RMT picket line during January’s strike (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

When are the train strikes taking place this month?

February train strikes: When are rail workers striking and how will it impact the North East? (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

RMT train strikes suspended following new pay offer

The video shows a man just inches from being hit by the speeding train.

Watch moment pedestrian narrowly misses being hit by speeding train

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

File image of a swan c/o Pixabay.

Swan causes havoc on Sunderland Metro line

The Royal College of Nursing have announced their biggest strikes to date.

Rail workers, postal workers and nurses all announce new strike dates

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

February train strikes: When are rail workers striking and how will it impact the North East? (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Rail workers return to the picket lines this week: All you need to know

There are morning Metro delays between South Hylton and Park Lane.

Passengers warned to ‘leave extra time for journeys’ due to Metro disruption

Early morning Metro delays have been affecting Sunderland.

Morning Metro delays affecting Sunderland due to level crossing failure

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

The route was suspended in November following flood damage

Metro line set to reopen

Sunderland Station is closed to Metro and Network Rail services.

More commuter chaos as Sunderland Station once again closed

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

LNER trains are one of the providers set to be impacted by upgrade works near Durham.

Further travel misery for region’s rail passengers

The rail strikes taking place this week

Rail strikes: Passengers warned travel only if “absolutely necessary”

Sunderland Station, which is undergoing improvements.

Rail bosses reduce closures at Sunderland Station after angry backlash

The RMT says it expects the four days of pre-Christmas strikes to have a significant impact on Eurostar services from London St Pancras (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Eurostar cancel Boxing Day trips to Europe due to RMT strike action

Nexus have apologised for delays being experienced on the Metro services and have introduced a replacement bus service between South Hylton and Park Lane.

TRAVEL UPDATE: Replacement buses to run on closed Metro line in Sunderland

Metro services between Pelaw and South Hylton are suspended due to the latest rail strike.

RAIL STRIKE: No Metros between Pelaw and South Hylton on December 16 and 17

Nexus have apologised for delays being experienced on the Metro services.

Nexus apologises to passengers after catalogue of delays causes travel chaos

The RMT union is pressing ahead with strikes (Photo: Getty Images)

Train strikes: How to get refunds for tickets affected by RMT strike

Passengers wait to board an Avanti West Coast mainline train at Crewe Station on December 01, 2022 in Crewe, England. The Rail, Maritime and Transport workers union (RMT) said its members will strike on eight days - December 13, 14, 16 and 17, and January 3, 4, 6 and 7 - the latest episode in a dispute over pay and working practices. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Commuters warned of ‘significant disruption’ as rail strikes begin

RMT confirm Christmas strike action on Christmas and Boxing Day

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