News

Aug 15

Overnight Track Works in Bedlington

Network Rail will be undertaking track renewal works in your area using a machine called a Tamper, which is used to make sure the track...

Aug 15

Overnight Track Works in Blyth

Network Rail will be replacing the existing rail along a section of track between Plessey Road Level Crossing and the former Newsham...

Aug 14

Overnight Works at Blyth Bebside Level Crossing

Network Rail will be completing the testing of essential safety equipment that has been installed at Bebside Level Crossing (see image...

Aug 6

Blyth Bebside Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge Installed

Sunday 4th August was another milestone day on the Northumberland Line project, with the installation of a new footbridge for pedestrians...

Aug 2

Northumberland Park - Information Event (Tuesday 13th August)

The meeting will take place on Tuesday 13 August at Backworth Hall, Station Road, NE27 0AH. Please join us at 6pm for a presentation...

Jul 30

Northumberland Line - A View From Above

As the project progresses, we've been sharing drone footage pictures to show the progress at each of the station sites. Here's the...

Jul 25

Palmersville Dairy Underpass - Now Open

We've got some great news to share and that's that the underpass at Palmersville Dairy opened on Wednesday 31st July. The underpass has...

Jul 23

Seaton Delaval Construction Update

Work to progresses the new Seaton Delaval station is ongoing. Up and coming works to complete the station which will take place over the...

Jul 16

Update at Northumberland Park

We are continuing works to form the new platform foundations and these works will continue through Saturday 20 July and Sunday 21 July...

Jul 9

Blyth Bebside Bridge Installation

The new pedestrian & cycle bridge to serve the station at Blyth Bebside from Horton Park will be installed over the A189 Spine Road...

Jul 4

Level Crossing Upgrade Works at North Seaton

We will be completing the installation and testing of essential safety equipment at North Seaton Level Crossing (see image below for...

Jul 4

Level Crossing Upgrade Works at Marcheys House

We will be completing the installation and testing of essential safety equipment at Marcheys House Level Crossing (see image below for...

Jul 4

Level Crossing Upgrade Works at Bebside

We will be completing the installation and testing of essential safety equipment at Bebside Level Crossing (see Image below for location)...

Jul 3

Behind The Scenes - Northumberland Park

We've been behind the scenes at Northumberland Park station construction site ahead of the Northumberland Line opening later this summer...

Jul 2

Update at Bedlington

We've been made aware that the planned overnight tamping works at Bedlington North for Tuesday 2nd July have been cancelled and the level...

Jul 2

Update at Newsham

We've got a few updates to share with local residents at Newsham, including the opening of the new bridge for the A1061 to cross the...

Jun 28

Level Crossing Upgrade Works at Plessey Road in Blyth

We will be undertaking works to complete the upgrade of the level crossing on Plessey Road, ahead of the reopening of the line to...

Jun 28

Level Crossing Upgrade Works at Green Lane in Ashington

We will be completing the installation and testing of essential safety equipment at Green Lane Level Crossing in advance of the...

Jun 25

Temporary Off Peak Traffic Lights on South Newsham Road (4th & 5th July)

In order to carry out works to start to construct the new car park for Newsham station, 4-way traffic lights will be in place on Blagdon...

Jun 14

Weekend Works at Kitty Brewster Roundabout (from 22nd June 2024)

We are continuing preparation works to install a foot and cycle bridge across the A189 to access to the new Station at Bebside. We will...

15 hours ago

Newsham - West Roundabout works in January 2025

In early 2025, works will continue to align the road for the new west roundabout,. This work will be completed in phases and will last...

19 hours ago

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...

2 days ago

December Newsletter

We know that it's not been too long since our last newsletter was released, but there's been a lot to report on in a very short space of...