00:00A section of the Tynanwea Metro will close for five days in order for essential work to be carried out
00:07on the overhead line.
00:08The stretch of tracks between Peelaw and South Shields will be out of use from 13 April until 17 April.
00:16A replacement bus service will operate between the affected stations.
00:21Approximately 3,200 metres of overhead wire will be installed during the work.
00:27Nexus, the train operator, says the work is part of a replacement programme critical to the running of the line.
00:35Major Projects Director Paul Welford added there is no perfect time to close a line but that school holidays help
00:42minimise disruption for passengers.
