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Metro services back up and running after cable theft hits system

Passengers can catch Metro services once again between South Shields in Pelaw after repairs were carried out in the wake of a cable theft.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th May 2018, 12:32 BST- 1 min read
Updated 16th May 2018, 12:36 BST
Trains between South Shields and Pelaw are welcoming passengers following repairs to the system.Trains between South Shields and Pelaw are welcoming passengers following repairs to the system.
Trains between South Shields and Pelaw are welcoming passengers following repairs to the system.

The stretch of line was left without trains earlier today following the theft of a "substantial amount" of cable from the system in the South Drive of Hebburn.

The trains returned to service at 12.10pm and operator Nexus said the 900 bus replacement service would run until 12.45pm.

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