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10 hours ago
Service Disruption - Sunday 26th January
Due to overnight engineering work on the Northumberland Line, the first train in each direction on Sunday 26th January will have a rail...
14 hours ago
Local father and son’s part in creating a legacy on the Northumberland Line
The Northumberland Line is a historic and transformational project, restoring passenger rail services to the region after more than 60...
1 day ago
Service Disruption due to Storm Eowyn
Northern are advising customers to avoid travel where possible on Friday 24th January and if you do choose to travel make sure you check...
2 days ago
Launch of Ashington Balance Bike Library
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, the principal contractor for the Northumberland Line Project, is proud to announce the launch of the...
Jan 16
Ashington Local Heroes Walking Tour
Next time you're visiting Ashington, why not try a curated walk around the town to learn more about the towns history and it's local...
Jan 15
Passengers make 50,000 journeys on Northumberland Line services in first month
Passengers have made more than 50,000 journeys on Northumberland Line services in the first month after the opening. The line reopened to...
Jan 13
Calling all cyclists!
Did you know the Northumberland Line is bike friendly ? With secure cycle parking available at stations along the route, it's easier...
Jan 13
Signal Box Demolition at Newsham
Network Rail has assessed the structures and equipment along the Northumberland Line to see which requires removing and/ or upgrading,...
Jan 9
Update on Wansbeck Square Demolition
The demolition works to Wansbeck Square started in October and are progressing well as part of the Ashington Regeneration Programme....
Jan 7
Special Offer from Ashington AFC for Northumberland Line customers
Celebrate the return of the Northumberland Line with Ashington AFC . After 60 years, the Northumberland Line is back, reconnecting South...
Dec 20, 2024
Buying a ticket on the Northumberland Line
It's really easy to buy a ticket for the Northumberland Line. We'd recommend buying your ticket in advance from the Northern website or...
Dec 19, 2024
What a week !
It's been a busy week on the Northumberland Line and it's been great to welcome thousands of new customers since the line opened to...
Dec 15, 2024
All Systems Go !
The Northumberland Line is now open with passenger services restored to Ashington and Seaton Delaval, just over 60 years since they were...
Dec 4, 2024
November Newsletter
We held back our November newsletter as we were hoping to share some great news and that was the announcement that the Northumberland...
Dec 3, 2024
Drop In Event in Ashington on Monday 9th December
Ahead of the introduction of the passenger service to the Northumberland Line, we'll be hosting a drop in event in Ashington in...
Nov 25, 2024
Northumberland Line opening on track for December
The Northumberland Line remains firmly on track to open to passengers before Christmas 2024 – with the opening date set to be announced...
Nov 18, 2024
Signal to Heritage at The Dales School
The Dales School is proud to announce a significant new addition to its Train Project, following the generous donation of a historic...
Nov 15, 2024
Newsham Roadworks Update
The current 3 way traffic lights on the A1061 will continue until the evening of Tuesday 10th December, with them being removed 3 days...
Nov 14, 2024
Animating Ashington - Christmas Toy Procession
Come and join the Christmas Toy Procession on Station Road in Ashington on Thursday 28th November - the first event in the Animating...
Nov 12, 2024
SLC’s rail safety education partnership reaches 6 month milestone
SLC, a rail development and delivery specialist, is celebrating six months of its partnership with Rail Safe Friendly, which has already...
10 hours ago
Service Disruption - Sunday 26th January
Due to overnight engineering work on the Northumberland Line, the first train in each direction on Sunday 26th January will have a rail...
14 hours ago
Local father and son’s part in creating a legacy on the Northumberland Line
The Northumberland Line is a historic and transformational project, restoring passenger rail services to the region after more than 60...
1 day ago
Service Disruption due to Storm Eowyn
Northern are advising customers to avoid travel where possible on Friday 24th January and if you do choose to travel make sure you check...
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