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There will be no Metro trains in the Pelaw-Sunderland-South Hylton area during July's RMT strike, which combines with replacement works in Newcastle

As well as a modern air conditioning system, the new trains will also be better able to cope with overhead line failures that have caused parts of the network to shut down

As temperatures in the North East hit near-record heights, there was disruption in a variety of locations

Metro operators Nexus have confirmed that engineers are assessing the extent of the damage are readying themselves for repairs to be made

‘Ferocious’ temperatures loom while the Conservative leadership debate is wrung out on the UK front pages of Monday 18 July 2022

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said cancellations impacted 'a far higher number of train than usual'

Rocketing electricity costs are causing a new headache for local transport chiefs after what has already been a worrying time for the Tyne and Wear Metro

The major closure for modernisation work will also be in place for the start of the summer holidays between St James and Tynemouth

Images show how the hi-spec interiors of the new fleet will look

Charoen Pokphand Group Co and Reliance Industries Ltd are among suitors for German retailer Metro AG’s wholesale operations in India, according to people familiar with the matter, as the companies seek to deepen their retail portfolio in one of the world’s largest consumer markets.

Metro reports that Chelsea will offer the pair and £51million to secure the 25-year-old midfielder.