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Overnight Level Crossing Closures at Blyth Bebside (2nd, 3rd & 4th November)
We will be undertaking works to complete the upgrade of the level crossing on Front Street, in the area shown below, ahead of the...
Oct 24, 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


Thousands of school children taught how to stay safe on the new Northumberland Line
Thousands of school children have been taught how to stay safe on the new Northumberland Line. The line will reopen to passengers – for...
Oct 17, 2024


Road Construction Works at Newsham
We will be undertaking the final phases of work to finish construction on the station and the new roundabouts on the west and east side...
Oct 15, 2024


Overnight Works at Bedlington
We have an update about upcoming midweek and weekend overnight working on the construction of the new station at Bedlington. The current...
Oct 11, 2024


Signalling History Shared
Ahead of the Northumberland Line resignalling project commencing earlier this year, a team from the Friends of the National Railway...
Oct 3, 2024


Days Out By Train
As we get closer to launching the passenger service on the Northumberland Line, it's time to look at where else you could travel to. As...
Oct 1, 2024


Overnight Works at Northumberland Park
With the mining works treatment now nearing completion, we are moving into the next phase of construction which will include the...
Sep 30, 2024


Chase Meadows Foot Crossing Closure Extended
The temporary closure of the foot crossing at Chase Meadows has been extended until 3rd October 2025. We are currently exploring options...
Sep 30, 2024


Newsletter for September 2024
Here's the latest news on the construction of the Northumberland Line from September 2024.
Sep 27, 2024


Northern drivers preparing to operate passenger services on new Northumberland Line ahead of opening
A local man has become the first train driver to complete the training programme on the new Northumberland Line. Brian Terry, from Walker...
Sep 20, 2024


Save money on rail travel with Railcard discounts
As we get closer to the return of passenger services on the Northumberland Line, we've had a lot of questions on the price of tickets and...
Sep 17, 2024


Overnight Road Closures in Seaton Delaval
In order to complete the new entrance junction, lighting columns and utility connections for the Seaton Delaval Station, we will be...
Sep 16, 2024


Weekend & Overnight Works at Bedlington
The next phase of works for the platform on Park Terrace/Ravensworth Street side of the station will commence from Friday 20Â September at...
Sep 13, 2024


Overnight Closures on A189 Spine Road at Blyth Bebside extended
The A189 between the Three Horseshoes and Kitty Brewster roundabouts will be closed between 8pm and 6am every night between Monday 2...
Sep 11, 2024


Drop in event for Seaton Delaval (16th Sept 2024)
The Northumberland Line team will be holding a public drop-in session for local residents to find out more about this work and the...
Sep 4, 2024


Safety advice released with Northumberland Line at its busiest in 60 years
People living near the Northumberland Line are being warned to take extra care with more trains now running on the major upgraded route....
Sep 4, 2024


Progress at Blyth Bebside
There's been some progress at Blyth Bebside station as works have been recently completed to install lift shafts and a new footbridge...
Sep 2, 2024


Overnight Work at Northumberland Park
In order to reduce mid-week overnight works and complete works as quickly as possible, we are aiming to complete these activities during...
Sep 2, 2024


Newsletter for August 2024
Here's the latest news on the construction of the Northumberland Line from August 2024.
Aug 29, 2024


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...
3 days ago


Footpath Additions at Seaton Delaval Station
We're sharing some great news on the introduction of new public footpaths which are making access to the station at Seaton Delaval a...
5 days ago


Restoring the Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway
As well as restoring passenger services to the Northumberland Line, some members of the team from across the project have been helping to...
7 days ago
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