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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 9


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...
Jan 7


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 20, 2024


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...
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 19, 2024

Overnight Signalling Works in Ashington (6th to 17th Jan 2025)
Workers will be accessing the tracks between Ashington Station and Green Lane Level Crossing (indicated on the image below) to complete...
Dec 17, 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 15, 2024


Thank You Ashington
We'd like to say a huge thank you to the local residents that joined us at our drop in event at Ashington Cricket Club on Monday evening....
Dec 11, 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 4, 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...
Dec 3, 2024

Overnight Level Crossing Closures at North Seaton (7th Dec) & Marcheys House (14th Dec) Both Cancelled
The planned overnight level crossing closures at North Seaton for Saturday 7th December and Marcheys House for Saturday 14th December...
Dec 2, 2024

Overnight Closure of Green Lane Level Crossing in Ashington (30th November)
We will be undertaking works to complete the upgrade of the level crossing at Green Lane, ahead of the reopening of the line to...
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 25, 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 14, 2024

Northumberland Line services will make ‘massive difference’ to locals, say conductors training to work on the line
Conductors preparing for the opening of the Northumberland Line are confident services will “make a massive difference” to people in the...
Nov 11, 2024


Not quite the end of the line for old railway assets
Historic railway equipment destined for the scrap yard has been saved by three groups of enthusiasts in Northumberland. As part of the...
Nov 8, 2024


Great Work in October
As well as building six new stations and restoring passenger services to the Northumberland Line, the project is also doing some great...
Nov 1, 2024

October Newsletter
Here's our newsletter for October and we've got a lot to share as we get closer to passenger services starting on the Northumberland Line.
Oct 30, 2024

Overnight Signalling Work in Ashington (13th to 22nd November)
We will be undertaking works to complete upgrades to the signalling system ahead of the line reopening to passenger trains later this...
Oct 30, 2024


Update on Wansbeck Square works in Ashington
Demolition and clearance works have now started at Wansbeck Square, Ashington, next to the new Northumberland Line station site. Funded...
Oct 18, 2024


Overnight Roadworks on A189 Spine Road
There will be overnight road closures on the A189 Spine Road between the Bebside and Three Horse Shoes roundabouts starting from 8pm on...
8 hours ago

Upcoming Roadworks at Newsham
As part of the development of the new station at Newsham, there will be some upcoming works which will include overnight working on the...
2 days ago


Easter Weekend Rail Service Alterations
Due to engineering work and station construction works at Bedlington, the Northumberland Line rail services will be replaced by buses...
2 days ago
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