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Travelling this weekend ?
If you're planning on travelling on the Northumberland Line this weekend, here's a handy reminder on how easy it is to buy a ticket for...
Feb 27

Works Update at Newsham
Our next phase of works continues from those set out in our previous website post (dated 30 January 2025), and will take place across...
Feb 26

Latest Northumberland Line station to open in coming weeks
The latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line is set to open mid March. After more than 60 years the public started...
Feb 24


Blyth Bebside Station Construction Update Information Session - 3rd March
We will be holding a public information session on Monday 3 March 2025 from 6pm to 7:30pm at Briardale House, Briardale Road, Blyth, NE24...
Feb 20

Accessibility Event in Ashington
As part of the design process for the Northumberland Line, the project held a series of 3 workshops to look at accessibility issues at...
Feb 18


Celebrating Light Night in Ashington
The Northumberland Line station at Ashington played a small part in the town's recent Light Night celebrations. The station had a visit...
Feb 13

Things to see on the Northumberland Line
The North Eastern Railway Association have produced a handy guide of things to see while you travel on the Northumberland Line, along...
Feb 13

Ashington - Nominate a Local Hero
Celebrate the people who make Ashington extraordinary! The Pride of Ashington Torchlit Procession is looking for 500 torch bearers to...
Feb 12


Bedlington Information Session Update
We'd like to say a big thank you to the local residents who attended our information session on station construction at Bedlington on...
Feb 5


January Newsletter
As we head into 2025, let's catch up on the latest developments on the Northumberland Line with our January newsletter.
Jan 31

Newsham Works Update
Our next phase of works in the construction of Newsham Station is beginning at the start of February 2025. Works will take place across...
Jan 30


Service Disruption - Sunday 26th January
Due to overnight engineering work on the Northumberland Line, the first train in each direction on Sunday 26th January will have a rail...
Jan 24

Service Disruption due to Storm Eowyn
Northern are advising customers to avoid travel where possible on Friday 24th January and if you do choose to travel make sure you check...
Jan 23


Launch of Ashington Balance Bike Library
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, the principal contractor for the Northumberland Line Project, is proud to announce the launch of the...
Jan 22


Overnight Track Work at Bedlington & Ashington
Network Rail will be carrying out overnight track maintenance work in the Bedlington and Ashington areas in week commencing Monday 27th...
Jan 17


Bedlington - Station Construction Public Information Session
The Northumberland Line team will be holding a public information session with a presentation on Tuesday 28 January 2025 from  6pm to...
Jan 17


Ashington Local Heroes Walking Tour
Next time you're visiting Ashington, why not try a curated walk around the town to learn more about the towns history and it's local...
Jan 16

Platform Deliveries at Northumberland Park
To allow for the delivery of the precast concrete units for the new Northumberland Line platform, we are politely requesting that you do...
Jan 16

Passengers make 50,000 journeys on Northumberland Line services in first month
Passengers have made more than 50,000 journeys on Northumberland Line services in the first month after the opening. The line reopened to...
Jan 15

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...
16 hours 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...
18 hours ago


Extra Capacity for Sunday 13th April
Ahead of the NUFC game against Manchester United on Sunday 13th April, we've got some good news that Northern plan for all trains on the...
4 days ago
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