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Overnight Track Works at Blyth Bebside

Network Rail will be undertaking track maintenance works in the Blyth Bebside area using a machine called a Tamper, which is used to make sure the track is level. The works are essential for the continued development of the Northumberland Line rail project. What to expect during the works The tamping works will be undertaken along a section of track, as shown by the red line on the below map on the following dates and times: • From 11:30pm Tuesday 18 November 2025 to 5:30am

Nov 7

Overnight Track Works at Northumberland Park

Network Rail will be undertaking track maintenance works in the Northumberland Park area using a machine called a Tamper, which is used to make sure the track is level. The works are essential for the continued development of the Northumberland Line rail project. What to expect during the works The tamping works will be undertaken along a section of track, as shown by the red line on the below map, from 11:30pm Monday 17 November 2025 to 5:30am Tuesday 18 November 2025 and 11

Nov 7

Crane Removal at Northumberland Park

The preparation work for the crane removal is progressing well and this will reopen the Algernon Drive bridge to pedestrians. We are also making good progress on working towards completing the construction of the station. Upcoming works remaining include the following: • Completion of station site works, including concrete works, laying asphalt to the platform, earth works and installation of platform fencing; • Removal of temporary works from resident’s gardens and re-instat

Oct 23

Bedlington Station Construction - Drop In Event on Thursday 23rd October 2025

The Northumberland Line team will be holding a public information drop-in session on Thursday 23 October 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at East Bedlington Community Centre, 16 Station Street, Bedlington, NE22 7JN. Members of the team delivering the project, including Northumberland County Council and stations contractor Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, will be available to speak to about the construction works. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A DROP IN EVENT AND NOT A PRESENTATION EVENT.

Oct 16

EV Charging at Northumberland Line Stations

Electric car charging is now available at Ashington, Blyth Bebside, Newsham and Seaton Delaval stations on the Northumberland Line. There are instructions on each of the chargers, along with a QR code to buy charging time. The chargers are 7.4KW and cost £0.57 per KWh and you can either choose to charge until your car is full or select by the KWh for your charge. Parking is free for EV cars on charge at Northumberland Line stations.

2 days ago

Virtual careers room launches for Northumberland SEND Schools

A specialised virtual careers room for the County Council’s schools has been launched to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils. Developed by AECOM, the virtual careers room is a digital space in which users can interact with information in a variety of different formats and is accessible on mobile phones, tablets, computers and other devices. The project is part of the social value activities AECOM is investing in to uplift local communities along

Nov 11

Northumberland Line - Lessons Learned From Transforming Connectivity In The North East

If you'd like to learn more about the Northumberland Line project and how it's been delivered, you can join an online lecture from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The online event takes place from 6.30pm on Thursday 4th December and will be delivered by Simon Middleton from AECOM and Tony Lloyd from Morgan Sindall. Click here for more information and to book a free place (but you will need to set up an account to make a booking). The successful opening of the Northu

Nov 9