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Jul 18, 2023
New depot for Northern conductors to be built in Ashington
A facility for Northern staff working on the new Northumberland Line is set to be built on the site of a former care home. The planning...


Jul 10, 2023
Great Work in June
There's been more great work in the community during June and here's some highlights on what the project partners have delivered : STEM...


Jul 3, 2023
North Seaton Level Crossing Closure
The Level Crossing at North Seaton will be closed to all traffic (including pedestrians) from 9pm on Friday 8th July until 5am on Monday...

Jun 30, 2023
June Newsletter
Here's the latest news on all things Northumberland Line from June and it's a bumper edition this month.


Jun 29, 2023
Northumberland Line heads to Northern Pride
Thanks to our station construction partner, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, the Northumberland Line will be heading to Northern Pride in...

Jun 20, 2023
Drop In Events
We're holding a couple of drop in events ahead of a weekend of line works in Ashington during late July and also at Northumberland Park...

Jun 19, 2023
Ashington Active Travel Corridor
This week is your last chance to give your views on the Ashington Active Travel Corridor as our consultation ends on Friday 23rd June...

Jun 15, 2023
Northern depot team repair railway classroom and help with safety training
Staff from Northern’s Heaton TrainCare Centre have helped repair a school’s railway classroom and built the pupils a level crossing. The...


Jun 14, 2023
Better by train
We're celebrating Better Transport Week this week and here's some great reasons on why we should be travelling by train. Did you know...


Jun 7, 2023
Great Work in May
May has been another really busy month for the team and there's been lots of great projects delivered in the community, as well as the...


Jun 6, 2023
Pupils go back in time to discover their future
School pupils living near The Northumberland Line have gone back in time to learn about the archaeology of the rail line project, as well...


Jun 5, 2023
Active Travel Scheme
Come along and join us at Ashington Leisure centre on Thursday, 8th June between 10am and 3pm to find out more about the exciting active...

May 26, 2023
Newsletter - May
Here's our latest news on the Northumberland Line from May


May 23, 2023
Have your say........
We want your views on the proposed Bedlington active travel corridor, which will give East to West links, with the aim to improve...


May 16, 2023
Beware the Bubble
Your safety is our top priority whenever you're close to a railway line and over the coming months, the Northumberland Line will see...


May 9, 2023
Great Work in April
We've got a lot of work going on along the Northumberland Line as we get closer to the return of passenger trains in Summer 2024. As...

May 2, 2023
Newsletter - April
Here's our latest news on the Northumberland Line from April


Apr 21, 2023
Bedlington Walking & Cycling Corridor
Here's your chance to find out more about the exciting new plans for walking & cycling in Bedlington on either Wednesday 3rd or Thursday...


Apr 21, 2023
Women into Construction: Cheryl
Cheryl Spybey secures apprenticeship

Apr 6, 2023
Great Work in March
As well as the work to build 6 new stations and lots of track works on the Northumberland Line, there’s also lots of great work going on...


6 hours ago
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...


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

6 days ago
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...
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