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That’s interesting. Do you know how far down they travel as last time I was there I believe there was a couple of crossings?

Hi all, Anyone know the last time Sunderland Docks branch was used? Any chance of it being used more frequently? Thanks.

From what I read a lot of the supporters gambled and got on the next LNER service despite no ticket acceptance. You’d really like to think some common sense was applied in this situation…

Depends on the issue. Numerous trains operate in service every day with faults/issues. Just depends on whether it is safety critical etc.

Must be a serious issue. Be interesting to know what it is if we ever find out.

Seems a significant coincidence it has impacted trains on the same route on the same day. No way trains could have ran with these faults?

I think people are frustrated given that extra trains were announced and then on the day they can’t run due to train faults. Surely the likelihood of five trains suffering faults right before they depart on exactly the same route is pretty slim. Much more likely to be a crewing issue? A lot of...

Sunderland due to be playing in the play off final at Wembley today. Extra trains announced running NCL - KGX but then cancelled at the last minute. Trains crush loaded and some people paying £300 for the privilege. Even if customers get 50% or 100% refund it really doesn’t make up for their...

Following on from the Grange over Sands derailment thread there seems to be some debate as to where the 195’s have been previously? Can anyone confirm where on the network they have been either in or out of service? Thanks.

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24078491.tvca-transport-plans-approved-including-town-centre-trams/ Trams now may be a part of this! Unsure if this is a wind up?

Reports in the local press about Mayor Ben Houchen ‘promises’ a new 20 million pound station at Teesside Airport. Pie in the sky or a legitimate possibility? https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24021275.new-20m-railway-station-promised-teesside-airport/

Hi mate sorry I don’t have any images or anything, I read the above on another forum I read and just thought it sounded strange. 1680273217 Also hearing there are HST power cars trapped on the branch due to these issues? Anyone know where they are if true? Looks like an expensive bill to someone…

On another forum I read the following was posted, surely this can’t actually be the case? If it is, very worrying indeed… “ one of the lads came into work about 2 hours late, was on the metro from shields to heworth and heard a massive bang on the roof and the metro stopped. they were all told...

For the first time ever all major NE football teams were at home today: Sunderland, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Gateshead, Darlington, Blyth, South Shields and Spennymoor. Trains have been repeatedly delayed today on the Durham Coast Line due to overcrowding and yet only two car...

Reports of a suspicious package left at Wetherspoons in Seaham which led to someone being chased into the track at Seaham. Durham Coast Line looks to be severely affected tonight. Any truth in the reports...