A DRUNK woman survived two trains travelling over her while lying between the rails of a Metro track.

The 44-year-old passenger ended up on the line at Byker Metro station in Newcastle and the drivers of the trains did not spot her initially because of her dark clothing and the torrential rain.

The incident took place at about 7.15pm on Wednesday, October 16, and the Metro line was re-opened again at 8.30pm that evening.

Emergency services were called and the woman was taken to hospital with serious, but non life-threatening injuries.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident and inquiries are ongoing.

Sharon Kelly, director of operations and customer services at DB Regio Tyne and Wear, who operate Metro stations and trains on behalf of Nexus, said: “We are working closely with the police on the investigation regarding a female who appeared to be intoxicated and trespassed on to the line at Byker.

“As a matter of course with any serious incident, the drivers involved were temporarily released from duty as we carried out our internal investigation.

“All concerned are offering the police their support and full co-operation.”

It was the second Metro driver involved in the incident that notified emergency services that a woman was on the track.

The drivers, who were temporarily released from duty, are now back at work.

Ms Kelly added: “The second driver involved in the incident did notice something on the track between the rails.

“But due to it being late at night and the lady’s dark clothing, wasn’t sure what it was in the first instance.

“The driver stopped the train immediately and notified emergency services.”