Problems on Metro system due to failed train

There are problems on the Metro system this evening due to a failed train.
A Metro train.A Metro train.
A Metro train.

Bosses say there are no trains between Heworth and Gateshead Stadium stations, with passengers able to use buses as an alternative.

The service tweeted: "We currently have no trains between Heworth and Gateshead Stadium in both directions due to a failed train at Felling.

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"We will be operating to all other destinations, but subject to delays.

"We have ticket acceptance between Gateshead and Heworth on the following Go North East services: 27, 58, 93, 54, Q1, X1, X10.

"The 27 will be the most direct route."

Later on it was announced that the service has been further affected due to having to remove the train.

It tweeted: "We currently have no trains Monument-Jarrow/Monument-Brockley Whins while the power is isolated in order to remove the failed train.

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"Ticket acceptance has been extended on Go North East services, and the replacement bus service is also extended to cover this area."

It is hoped that a full service will be restored by 10.30pm tonight.