Geordies left stranded in metro closure

The Tyne and Wear Metro system that serves Newcastle and Sunderland was completely suspended yesterday due to a major power supply problem.

Nexus, which runs the light rail service, said: “Metro services are suspended system-wide due to a major power supply problem at the depot.

“The issue occurred this morning at 5:30am when a major fault occurred in an electrical sub-station, which means we were unable to move trains out of the fleet depot.”

Among those warned to look for alternative transport have been 10,000-plus rugby union fans. The Metro has 60 stations on its 48-mile long system.