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Northern issues advice to customers over train strikes Hayley Lovely

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch (centre) on an RMT picket line during January’s strike (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

When are the train strikes taking place this month? Dennis Morton

February train strikes: When are rail workers striking and how will it impact the North East? (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

RMT train strikes suspended following new pay offer Rahmah Ghazali

The video shows a man just inches from being hit by the speeding train.

Watch moment pedestrian narrowly misses being hit by speeding train Dennis Morton

The Royal College of Nursing have announced their biggest strikes to date.

Rail workers, postal workers and nurses all announce new strike dates Dennis Morton

February train strikes: When are rail workers striking and how will it impact the North East? (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Rail workers return to the picket lines this week: All you need to know Jason Button

LNER trains are one of the providers set to be impacted by upgrade works near Durham.

Traffic and Travel Further travel misery for region’s rail passengers Neil Fatkin

The rail strikes taking place this week

Rail strikes: Passengers warned travel only if “absolutely necessary” Chelsie Sewell

The RMT says it expects the four days of pre-Christmas strikes to have a significant impact on Eurostar services from London St Pancras (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Eurostar cancel Boxing Day trips to Europe due to RMT strike action Benjamin Jackson

Nexus have apologised for delays being experienced on the Metro services and have introduced a replacement bus service between South Hylton and Park Lane.

TRAVEL UPDATE: Replacement buses to run on closed Metro line in Sunderland Neil Fatkin

Tyne and Wear metro passengers face delays due to a withdrawn train

Tyne and Wear Metro delays in South Shields due to withdrawn train Sam Johnson

Metro services between Pelaw and South Hylton are suspended due to the latest rail strike.

RAIL STRIKE: No Metros between Pelaw and South Hylton on December 16 and 17 Reporter

Nexus have apologised for delays being experienced on the Metro services.

Nexus apologises to passengers after catalogue of delays causes travel chaos Neil Fatkin

The RMT union is pressing ahead with strikes (Photo: Getty Images)

Train strikes: How to get refunds for tickets affected by RMT strike Ethan Evans

Passengers wait to board an Avanti West Coast mainline train at Crewe Station on December 01, 2022 in Crewe, England. The Rail, Maritime and Transport workers union (RMT) said its members will strike on eight days - December 13, 14, 16 and 17, and January 3, 4, 6 and 7 - the latest episode in a dispute over pay and working practices. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Commuters warned of ‘significant disruption’ as rail strikes begin Sophie Wills

Read This RMT confirm Christmas strike action on Christmas and Boxing Day Patrick Hollis

Train are unable to run to and from South Hylton Metro Station

Metro services between Park Lane and South Hylton suspended until New Year Kevin Clark

Newcastle United fans at Southampton earlier this month.

When Newcastle United fans face more travel disruption Miles Starforth

Tyne and Wear Metro have confirmed their service between Park Lane and South Hylton will be suspended for the rest of the day.

Metros between Park Lane and South Hylton suspended for at least SEVEN DAYS Neil Fatkin

Metro services will operate as normal tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday after strike action was called off

Metro bosses confirm services will operate on Sunderland line on Wednesday Kevin Clark

The rail strike cancellation came in too late to avoid disruption on the Metro network.

No Metro services running between Pelaw and South Hylton on Monday Pamela Bilalova

Disruption on the Tyne and Wear Metro network is expected, despite the cancellation of planned rail strikes.

Metro timetable disruption expected despite cancellation of planned rail strikes James Harrison

Metro services are due to be hit by more industrial action affecting the network.

How train strikes will affect the Tyne and Wear Metro Georgina Cutler

Northern train at Newcastle

Northern issues ‘Do Not Travel’ notice to rail customers in the North East Hayley Lovely

Bosses at Tyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus are braced for further financial pain.

Metro bosses facing £4 million energy costs rise Daniel Holland

Jubilee bank holiday weekend 2022: What services is the Tyne and Wear Metro running this weekend?

Metro services through Sunderland to be cancelled during rail strike Daniel Holland

Northern Trains is urging people not to travel later this month

RAIL STRIKE: Northern Rail urges customers NOT to travel in week of RMT action Kevin Clark

Storms Dudley and Eunice are affecting travel across LNER trains

Read This Storms Dudley and Eunice: LNER advice to customers as extreme disruption is expe... Christine Emelone

Dame Julie Walters is supporting Samaritans Brew Monday (photo: Stuart C Wilson, Getty Images)

Dame Julie Walters asks nation to help loved ones over a cuppa for Samaritans Br... Chris Page

Metro services are suspended for the rest of Saturday, November 27 - with a possibility that Sunday could be affected as well.

Metro line reopens between Park Lane and South Hylton after Storm Arwen repairs Kevin Clark

How dry ice could be used to tackle train delays this autumn Group Reporter

The Albert Road bridge in Jarrow has reopened to traffic.

Jarrow's Albert Road bridge reopens after months of major repair work Sophie Brownson

Network Rail has reassured drivers that the Boldon Lane level crossing is safe. Image by Google Maps.

Rail chiefs respond after concerns raised over barriers at level crossing Sophie Brownson

Sweeping reforms to overhaul Britain’s ‘complicated’ rail system Chelsea Rocks

Tilesheds crossing, Boldon

Controversial Tilesheds rail bridge plans 'paused indefinitely' Chris Binding

Tilesheds crossing, Boldon

Chiefs halt plans for controversial 'flyover' after outcry Chris Binding

The Heworth to South Hylton metro line will be out of action for the whole day, as wider upgrade scheme also continues.

Rail works leads to Metro Line closure on Sunday, February 21 Tommy Greene

Tilesheds crossing, Boldon

South Tyneside MP voices opposition to controversial Tilesheds flyover proposals Tommy Greene

There has been a strong and growing backlash to proposals for a new road-over-rail bridge

Thousands stand against controversial rail crossing proposals Chris Binding

Metro trains are being held at stations along the Sunderland line while repair work is carried out to overhead lines.

Metro trains at a standstill while emergency repair work takes place Ryan Smith

The crossing at Tilesheds, East Boldon

New road bridge planned over railway lines to replace level crossings Chris Binding

Rail and Metro trains suspended

Trains and Metro service resumes after overhead wire damage repaired Poppy Kennedy