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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 Rebecca Braybrook

Video shows children playing on railway track as 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 Ayaan Ali

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 Daniel Mcneil

Metro trains are now back up and running.

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

Network Rail has warned of Easter distruption

Network Rail warns passengers to expect disruption this Easter Sam Johnson

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 Rahmah Ghazali

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

Watch moment pedestrian narrowly misses being hit by speeding train Dennis Morton

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

File image of a swan c/o Pixabay.

Swan causes havoc on Sunderland Metro line Ross Robertson

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

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

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 Ross Robertson

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 Jason Button

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

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

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 Kevin Clark

The route was suspended in November following flood damage

Metro line set to reopen Sam Johnson

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

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

Further travel misery for region’s rail passengers Neil Fatkin

The rail strikes taking place this week

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

Sunderland Station, which is undergoing improvements.

Rail bosses reduce closures at Sunderland Station after angry backlash Ross Robertson

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 Neil Fatkin

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 Reporter

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

Nexus apologises to passengers after catalogue of delays causes travel chaos Neil Fatkin

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

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

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 Sophie Wills

RMT confirm Christmas strike action on Christmas and Boxing Day Patrick Hollis

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

Metro passengers have been hit with delays on Saturday.

Delays as Metro services resume after suspension Pamela Bilalova

Councillor Malcolm Bond

Calls for Northern trains to stop at Seaburn during Metro service reductions Sam Johnson

The Victoria Viaduct carries the mothballed Leamside Line over the River Wear.

Security measures approved at viaduct after trespassers risk lives Chris Binding

Tyne and Wear Metro bosses at operator Nexus have confirmed services between Park Lane and South Hylton will be suspended until the New Year at least to repair flood damage.

Metro chiefs accused of treating Sunderland like "an afterthought" James Harrison

Train are unable to run to and from South Hylton Metro Station

Metro services between Park Lane and South Hylton suspended until New Year

The RMT union, which represents rail workers, has announced further days of strikes. These are likely to impact those travelling across the country to see loved ones over the Christmas period. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

How will the latest train strikes impact the North East? Jason Button

Tyne and Wear Metro have confirmed their service between Park Lane and South Hylton will be suspended for the rest of the day.

Metros between Park Lane and South Hylton suspended for at least SEVEN DAYS Neil Fatkin

Metro services will operate as normal tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday after strike action was called off

Metro bosses confirm services will operate on Sunderland line on Wednesday Kevin Clark

The rail strike cancellation came in too late to avoid disruption on the Metro network.

No Metro services running between Pelaw and South Hylton on Monday Pamela Bilalova

Northern has confirmed its reduced timetable will remain in place on Saturday (November 5) and Monday (November 7).

Northern ‘working up a plan’ for a fuller service after rail strikes cancelled Pamela Bilalova

Disruption on the Tyne and Wear Metro network is expected, despite the cancellation of planned rail strikes.

Metro timetable disruption expected despite cancellation of planned rail strikes James Harrison

Metro services are due to be hit by more industrial action affecting the network.

How train strikes will affect the Tyne and Wear Metro Georgina Cutler

UK November train strikes: When are the next RMT strikes and how will industrial action impact Sunderland and the Metro? (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Network Rail November rail strikes - new dates Rahmah Ghazali

UK November train strikes: When are the next RMT strikes and how will industrial action impact Sunderland and the Metro? (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

When are the next RMT strikes and how will industrial action impact services? Jason Button

UK November train strikes: When are the next RMT strikes and how will industrial action impact Sunderland and the Metro? (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

When are the next RMT strikes and how will industrial action impact services? Jason Button

CCTV footage released by Network Rail capturing some of the reckless behaviour at a popular level crossing.

‘Frightening’ footage shows young boy playing on live UK train tracks Andrew Quinn

Rail travellers will face disruption next week

Warning to rail travellers as industrial action sees services suspended Kevin Clark

No Metro trains will run on the Sunderland line over the next two Saturdays

Rail strike: Essential information for Metro passengers Kevin Clark

Trespassers on the Victoria Viaduct have been putting themselves in grave danger.

Improved security planned for viaduct to help stop trespassers risking lives Chris Binding

Metro services will be suspended on the Sunderland line tomorrow and on Saturday

What will this week's rail strikes mean for Metro travellers? Kevin Clark

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