Work is being carried out to remove a diseased poplar tree which broke apart and fell on to the line.
ShareFootball fans heading to watch the Lionesses and concertgoers heading to watch Girls Aloud are being warned of delays to train services.
Tyne and Wear Metro services were suspended between Shiremoor and Tynemouth on Friday after a tree collapsed on to the line.Train operator Nexus told passengers to allow extra time for their journeys as the "complex" repairs would take "some time to fully resolve". Newcastle city centre is expected to be particularly business on Friday evening due to the England Women's team's match against France.Girls Aloud's are also performing at the Utilita Arena at 19:00 BST.The top of the diseased poplar tree, which was in a garden in Monkseaton, broke off and landed on the line.
Nexus said the tree was about 25m tall and had a cavity inside, which meant specialist machinery is needed to remove cut it down. "Once the damaged tree has been cut down we will be able to proceed with the repairs on the overhead lines," a Nexus spokesperson said.Metro services between South Gosforth and Shiremoor had only been reopened on Friday morning after
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