Delays and cancellations hit Metro services as the working week begins
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As the timetable began today, Monday, November 9, issues led to problem with the trains running in both directions between Airport and Kingston Park, leading to delays of up to 15 minutes.
It has been followed by further details of up to 20 minutes between Airport and South Hylton and 15 minutes in the opposite direction caused by further signalling problems.
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Hide AdThe service has also said a number of services will be cancelled today due to driver availability.
A spokesperson said: “Please leave extra time for your journey.
"Sorry for the inconvenience caused.”
The affected services are:
Morning PeakTrain 17.09am South Gosforth - Pelaw7.40am Pelaw - Monkseaton8.15am Monkseaton - Pelaw9:04am Pelaw - South Gosforth
Afternoon PeaksTrain 14.32pm Longbenton - Monkseaton4.57pm Monkseaton - Pelaw5.46pm Pelaw - South GosforthTrain 23.24pm Regent Centre - Pelaw3.58pm Pelaw - Monkseaton4.45pm Monkseaton - Pelaw5.34pm Pelaw - Benton
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Hide AdCore Service10.48am South Gosforth – South Shields11.32am South Shields – St James2pm South Gosforth – South Shields.