Calls to reopen Leamside Line receive backing of Sunderland MP The Leamside Line closed in 1991, but campaigners say reopening the railway will help realise an expansion of the Tyne and Wear Metro Get the latest Sunderland news and updates delivered straight to your inbox Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A Sunderland MP has written to the Government, appealing for the reopening of a prominent railway line.