00:00Metro services between Tynemouth and Wolvesend have resumed after repairs to a Victorian bridge
00:06in North Shields were completed. The line remained closed after an inspection found
00:11defects during the planned track renewal, requiring what Nexus called immediate and
00:16substantial repairs. The closure was extended while engineers repaired the bridge arch,
00:21with scaffolding erected above the track and vegetation removed. The work was signed off
00:27on Monday, allowing normal services to restart on Tuesday. Replacement bus services continued
00:33between Tynemouth and Wolvesend on Tuesday morning to help passengers travelling at peak times.
00:39Nexus says an investigation is underway to establish what caused the damage.
