I didn't realise it used to be called it quite a lot Andreos - I take back my comments and apologise!
Sunderland is indeed set up like the way you mention - you arrive at the same platform as the Metro. This could bring confusion but seeing as it's all one station with an advertised interchange between National Rail and Metro, it shouldn't really.
RE: Northern Rail
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