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Aug 20, 2024

Then & Now - Seaton Delaval

As we get closer to the return of passenger services to the Northumberland Line, let's take a look at how the new station at Seaton...

Aug 15, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

LNER Customer & Community Investment Fund

What is the Customer and Community Investment Fund? LNER’s Customer and Community Investment Fund (CCIF) works to support charities and...

Aug 14, 2024

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 13, 2024

Bedlington Drop In Update

After our recent presentation in Bedlington, we thought we'd share some of the questions and answers that came during the event as well...

Aug 7, 2024

Northern train completes first journey along Northumberland Line ahead of opening later this year

Northern has completed the first test run along the full length of the new Northumberland Line, as the operator prepares to run services...

Aug 6, 2024

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, 2024

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...

Aug 2, 2024

Newsletter for July 2024

Here is a round-up of all the latest news.

Aug 2, 2024

Major milestones reached as rail scheme reaches final stages

A raft of major milestones have been reached on the Northumberland Line this week, meaning the service will be up and running later this...

Aug 2, 2024

Newsham's New Road Bridge Is Open

We're delighted to announce that the new road bridge over the Northumberland Line on the A1061 South Newsham Road in Blyth is now open....

Jul 30, 2024

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, 2024

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 24, 2024

Newsham Road Bridge Opening Date

We're now expecting the new road bridge at Newsham to open to traffic in the early evening of Thursday 1st August. When the bridge opens,...

Jul 24, 2024

Seghill Level Crossing - Overnight Closure on Sat 27th July

We've been made aware that Network Rail's maintenance team will have an overnight closure of Seghill level crossing from 10pm on Saturday...

Jul 24, 2024

Great Work in June & July

As well as constructing six new stations, there's an awful lot of work going on in the local community during the construction of the...

Jul 23, 2024

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 23, 2024

Thank You Bedlington

Thank you for the Bedlington residents that joined us last night for the presentation event to show the construction works that will take...

Jul 16, 2024

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...

8 hours ago

Overnight Slip Road Closure on A189 at Kitty Brewster Roundabout

The Southbound entry slip on the A189 at Kitty Brewster roundabout will be closed overnight on Thursday 9 January 2025 and Friday 10...

Dec 20, 2024

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...

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...