A SOUTHSIDE subway station has been closed. 

SPT announced on Twitter that Kinning Park Station has been closed due to "operational issues".

They apologised for the inconvenience and commuters are being asked to use nearby Cessnock station. 

The tweet read: "Apologies all, Kinning Park Station is now closed due to operational issues.

"Apologies for the inconvenience.

"Nearest station is Cessnock."