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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


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


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


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


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


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 30, 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...
Apr 25, 2024


Great Work in March
As well as the work to build stations, car parks and bridges ahead of the passenger services returning this summer, there's also a lot of...
Apr 16, 2024


Signals are good for return of passenger trains
The return of passenger rail services on the Northumberland Line has moved another step closer following the completion of major...
Apr 11, 2024


New Equipment at Bedlington North Foot Crossing
Bedlington North foot crossing, between Barrington Road and Blenheim Drive estate, has seen some significant changes as part of the...
Apr 8, 2024


March Newsletter
Our March 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...
Mar 28, 2024


Community Rail Partnership Open Event - 26th March
We'll be holding an open event for anyone who'd like to know more about being part of a Community Rail Partnership for the Northumberland...
Mar 19, 2024


Get On The Right Track
Are you looking for a local training opportunity to work in the rail industry ? Here's a great (& free) course starting in April.
Mar 19, 2024


Closure of Chase Meadows Foot Crossing
The pedestrian foot crossing at Chase Meadows will close from Thursday 4th April. It has always been the intention to install a new...
Mar 14, 2024


Rail Fares for Northumberland Line announced
Travel on the new Northumberland Line will start from as little as £1 – it has been confirmed. A key priority for the new passenger rail...
Mar 8, 2024


Weekend Engineering Works - June 2025
Following on from the line closure over the Easter weekend, we have a further 3 weekends in June when the Northumberland Line rail...
2 days ago


Revised Timetable from Sunday 18th May
A revised train timetable will start from Sunday 18th May and run until Saturday 13th December 2025. There are no major changes to the...
7 days ago


Roadworks at Newsham to complete early
We posted back on the 14th April 2025 about roadworks on the west side of the station at Newsham. The works were due to be completed on...
Apr 30
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