both directions, near to the Metro station at Brockley Whins. The docks at Sunderland were recently reconnected by Network Rail, in the anticipation of a return to rail traffic. A fortnightly service has operated since March 2021 transporting scrap metal to Cardiff Tidal Complex. Despite the wide range of large industrial complexes at Seal Sands, very few of these organisations use rail as a method of transport. References External links Details of the Tees Valley Rail Strategy Rail transport in County Durham Railway lines in North East England