Metro service disruption after power line fault

Parts of the Tyne and Wear Metro network were suspended earlier

A metro service is running again after parts were suspended due to a power supply issue.

Gaps appeared in the Tyne and Wear Metro network during the morning rush hour because of the fault at the Gosforth Stadler depot.

But at about 09:45 BST, operator Nexus announced trains were running to all destinations, with reduced frequency, after more than four hours of disruption.

Nexus's Stuart Clarke said more trains would be reintroduced into service later and he hoped it would be close to full service by the end of the evening peak.

The service was suspended in both directions between Pelaw and South Shields and South Hylton, and Monkseaton to St James.

Monkseaton to Pelaw and Airport to Pelaw services were also running at a reduced frequency.

Trains had initially been suspended across the entire network.

Mr Clarke said there was an issue with a power supply cable at the depot which impacted the operator's ability to get trains into service.

"Please be assured we are working closely with Stadler now to establish the cause of the fault, carry out repairs and get a full service reinstated," he said.

Services might still be affected on Wednesday, Mr Clarke added, asking customers to plan ahead and check for updates.