Metro trains delayed due to cable theft

Trains are running to a new schedule between Pelaw and South Hylton

Tyne and Wear Metro services faced delays after cables were stolen from the network.

Services were suspended on the green line between Pelaw in Gateshead and South Hylton in Sunderland after staff discovered the theft.

Passengers were initially told to they could use their tickets on a number of bus routes during the delays.

Trains have now returned to service and are running to their normal schedule.

Metro trains were cancelled two weeks ago due to damaged wires being discovered on a section of the network.

It meant trains stopped running running between Regent Centre and South Hylton and between Four Lane Ends and South Shields.

They resumed later that day but at a 30-minute delay.