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Metro Hit by Cable Thieves, Delays Ensue
18 Jun
Summary
- Cable theft disrupted Tyne and Wear Metro services on Thursday morning.
- Trains were suspended between Monument and coastal/Sunderland stations.
- Engineers replaced stolen cable, restoring train services.
On Thursday morning, the Tyne and Wear Metro experienced significant service disruptions. Cable thieves targeted the network, leading to a suspension of trains between Monument station in Newcastle and the lines serving South Shields and South Hylton.
Engineers worked quickly to replace the essential cable that powered the Metro's signalling equipment. The stolen cable was taken in the early hours in the Felling area of Gateshead. Following the repairs, train services have since resumed, though passengers faced delays.
Operator Nexus emphasized the danger and disruption caused by such thefts, warning that tampering with high-voltage trackside equipment puts lives at risk. The incident has been reported to the police.
