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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, 2024


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 28, 2024


June Newsletter
We're getting closer to passenger services returning to the Northumberland Line later this summer and there's a lot of work going on...
Jun 28, 2024


Celebrating Rail Safety Week
Ahead of the Northumberland Line opening later this summer, we've been delivering rail safety presentations to local schools so that...
Jun 28, 2024


Behind The Scenes - Ashington & Bedlington
We've been behind the scenes at Ashington & Bedlington station construction sites ahead of the Northumberland Line opening later this...
Jun 27, 2024


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 25, 2024


Pop to it
When the Northumberland Line opens later this summer, there'll be two ways that you can pay for your journeys. If you're travelling on...
Jun 21, 2024


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...
Jun 14, 2024


Overnight Works at Newsham Level Crossing (Mon 17 June 2024)
We will be partially dismantling the level crossing barriers at South Newsham level crossing from 9pm on Monday 17 June to 2am on Tuesday...
Jun 12, 2024


Distracted ? You've Crossed The Line
Our colleagues at Network Rail have launched a new level crossing safety campaign this week and we're sharing the information to help to...
Jun 4, 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 31, 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 30, 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 28, 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 24, 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 23, 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 17, 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 16, 2024


Milestone reached as 250,000th passenger journey made on Northumberland Line
Passengers who have made more than 250,000 journeys on Northumberland Line services are being reminded they can beat the queues for...
1 day ago


Platform Progress at Bedlington
Over the Easter weekend, trains were replaced by buses on the Northumberland Line to allow for platform construction at Bedlington to...
2 days ago


Ashington Eco Fair - Friday 25th March 2025
We'll be attending the Eco Fair in Ashington at Hirst Welfare Centre on Friday 25th April between 10am and 3pm. If you've got any...
5 days ago
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