Metro breakdown causing delays on South Tyneside line is cleared

A broken down train causing Metro disruption in South Tyneside has been moved.

A train failure at South Shields had meant there were no trains operating from Chichester to South Shields.

A broken down Metro train is causing delays on the South Tyneside lineplaceholder image
A broken down Metro train is causing delays on the South Tyneside line

Chichester platform 2 was opened for passengers to travel towards Newcastle.

The failed train has now been moved and trains are operating to all destinations, subject to delays between South Shields and St James.

Chichester platform 2 will now close again.

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