The Tyne and Wear Metro network is experiencing severe delays following an earlier failed train, with disruption continuing to affect services for hours.
Failed Train Causes Cancellations
Nexus shared on social media that the 4.58am Regent Centre to South Shields train was cancelled today. The transport provider said that while trains are running to all destinations, they may not be to timetable, and later added that new services were unable to leave the depot because of the cancellation.
Disruption Expected to Continue
In a further update, just before 5.45am, Nexus continued: "Due to a failed train on the depot, services have been severely delayed departing the depot. All bus operators are accepting Metro tickets and passes."
On the Tyne and Wear Metro account on X, Nexus added: "We are working to resume services as soon as possible. For further assistance, please use a station help point."
The situation remains the same, with the transport network having been impacted for hours, and the disruption is expected to continue later into the morning as Nexus staff work to prevent further delays.
