News

May 31, 2024

Northumberland Line "Event"

We're aware of an "event" created on Facebook claiming the Northumberland Line and Newsham Station is opening on Sunday, June 2nd. While...

May 31, 2024

Then & Now - Newsham

Construction work at our new station at Newsham is moving at pace and we thought we'd take the opportunity to look back at the old...

May 30, 2024

May Newsletter

As ever, there's a lot going on across the Northumberland Line project as we get closer to the return of passenger services between...

May 28, 2024

Track Works & Crossing Closures in Ashington

Network Rail will be carrying out track levelling work using a machine called a tamper. These works are currently anticipated to take...

May 24, 2024

Track Works & Crossing Closure at Bedlington South - Now Reduced

Network Rail will be carrying out track levelling work using a machine called a tamper. These works are currently anticipated to take...

May 24, 2024

Track Works & Crossing Closures at Bedlington North

Network Rail will be carrying out track levelling work using a machine called a tamper. These works are currently anticipated to take...

May 23, 2024

Celebrating Community Rail Week

This week is Community Rail Week, so it's a great time to share that we're looking to create a Community Rail Partnership for the...

May 17, 2024

Northern unveils new staff facility as it prepares to run services on the Northumberland Line

The depot at Ashington Station will be used by nine conductors, who will be based there and supported by a Conductor Team Manager, as...

May 17, 2024

Local Training Opportunity with RailFutures

If you're looking to work on the railway, then this locally delivered training course could be just what you're looking for - full...

May 16, 2024

Overnight Road Closures on A1061 South Newsham Road (from Monday 20th May)

In order to complete works to the new roundabouts on South Newsham Road (A1061) to the west and east of the Newsham station, works will...

May 15, 2024

Ashington Regeneration Programme - Public Drop In Events

May 13, 2024

Overnight Level Crossing Closures at Blyth Bebside (19th to 24th May 2024)

We will be testing the new level crossing equipment at Blyth Bebside Level Crossing between Sunday 19 May and Friday 24 May in the...

May 10, 2024

Introducing our Northumberland Line Trains

As we get closer to the return to passenger trains on the Northumberland Line, it's time to learn more about the trains that will be...

May 9, 2024

Overnight Works in Seaton Delaval (3rd to 22nd June 2024)

In order to install the new entrance junction, traffic signals and utility connections for the Seaton Delaval Station, we will be...

May 9, 2024

Track Works & Level Crossing Closure at Plessey Road in Blyth (14th to 17th May 2024)

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

Apr 30, 2024

Safety, Health & Respect

Every day people working on major UK infrastructure projects face threats, abuse and assaults from the general public, whilst trying to...

Apr 29, 2024

Overnight Track Works at Newsham

You may be aware that there are people currently working on the tracks in the Newsham area. These works will see the railway tracks...

Apr 26, 2024

April Newsletter

Our April newsletter is out now and there's a lot of work going on as we get ready for passenger services to start this Summer. Click on...

Apr 26, 2024

Traffic Management at Blyth Bebside (7th to 17th May - now revised to 22nd to 23rd May)

**Please note that these works have now been re-scheduled to take place on Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd May From Tuesday 7 May 2024...

Apr 25, 2024

Bedlington - Walking & Cycling Corridor Drop In Event (30th April)

Want to know more about the Bedlington Walking & Cycling Corridor ? Why not visit the drop in event on Tuesday 30th April at 60 West End...

9 hours ago

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...

1 day 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...