Gap in service on Metro due to failed train

There is a gap in service on the Metro system due to a failed train.

This is causing delays of 15 minutes between Pelaw and South Shields stations.

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A Metro train.

Metro tweeted: "There is a gap in service of 15 minutes between Pelaw and South Shields due to a failed train.

"Sorry for any inconvenience caused."

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