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Park Terrace in Bedlington - Footway Closure
We will shortly be expanding the station construction work site and altering the location of the site boundary fence along the west side...
Apr 12, 2024
West Roundabout at Newsham opening from 13th April
There will be two-way traffic lights in place from 7pm on Friday 12 April until 6am on Saturday 13 April on the A1061, to the west of the...
Apr 10, 2024
Track & Signalling Works Progressing Well At Bedlington
Our teams have been out and about capturing the progress of the track and signalling works that are taking place at Bedlington until...
Apr 2, 2024
Overnight Level Crossing Closures at Newsham
The level crossing at Newsham will have some overnight closures so that the railway tracks south of Newsham can be upgraded, between...
Mar 28, 2024
Level Crossing Closures at Blyth Bebside
We will be installing and testing new level crossing equipment at Bebside Level Crossing from 10pm on Sunday 7 April to 6am on Tuesday 16...
Mar 26, 2024
Update on Level Crossing Closures & Engineering Work in Bedlington
We will be working in the area 24 hours a day on the following dates and times. ·       From 10.00pm on Thursday 28 March to 12.30 on...
Mar 25, 2024
Changes to Roadworks on South Newsham Road from 25th March
This phase involves transitioning both east and west bound traffic onto the new east roundabout, which will be partially open to traffic...
Mar 21, 2024
Ashington Green Lane Level Crossing Closure (29th March to 5th April)
We will be installing and testing the new level crossing equipment at Green Lane Level Crossing from 10pm on Friday 29 March until 6am on...
Mar 18, 2024
Seghill Level Crossing Closure
Track renewal works will be taking place at Seghill level crossing from 9.30pm on Saturday 23rd March until 5.30am on Monday 25th March....
Mar 18, 2024
Weekend Engineering Works (16th to 18th March) at Marcheys House Cancelled
The planned engineering works from 9.30pm on the 16th March to 5.30am on the 18th March have now been cancelled.
Mar 14, 2024
Track Renewals, Level Crossing Replacement & Signal Box Demolition at Marcheys House
As part of the Northumberland Line works, we'll be upgrading Marcheys House level crossing. This will include replacing the level...
Feb 27, 2024
Level Crossing Closures & Track Works at Bedlington
We will be working in the area 24 hours a day on the following dates and times. ·       From 9.30pm on Saturday 16 March to 5.30am on...
Feb 27, 2024
Level Crossing Closure & Signal Box Demolition at North Seaton
Works will start soon on the upgrading of North Seaton Level Crossing by replacing its barriers, removing the existing signal box and...
Feb 27, 2024
New date set for building dismantling at Bedlington
The dismantling of the South building at Bedlington Station has now been rescheduled to take place on Saturday 2nd March from 1pm until...
Feb 26, 2024
Overnight Works at Seaton Delaval
There are ongoing midweek and weekend overnight works continuing across the rest of February and March 2024. This also includes a period...
Feb 22, 2024
Overnight Level Crossing Closures
We'll have some overnight closures at level crossings from this weekend to allow for resurfacing work to take place. The level crossings...
Feb 22, 2024
Seghill Level Crossing Closure
Track renewal works will be taking place at Seghill level crossing from 9.30pm on Saturday 24th February until 5.30am on Monday 26th...
Feb 16, 2024
Improving the Northumberland Line's Track
One of the big changes on the Northumberland Line is that a lot of the track that the trains run on has had to be replaced. We're moving...
Feb 14, 2024
Northumberland Park Drop In Event
We'll be hosting a drop in event at Backworth Hall on Tuesday 13th February between 6pm and 7.30pm. We'll have members of the team from...
Feb 12, 2024
Bedlington Station - South Building Dismantling Postponed
The dismantling of the southern building at Bedlington Station that was due to take place over this coming weekend (3rd to 5th February)...
Feb 2, 2024
1 Million Journeys Competition
🎉 We’ve hit nearly 1 million journeys on the Northumberland Line! Since reopening, the line has now supported nearly one million journeys, providing access to work and education, and connecting friends and family across the region. To mark the milestone, we’re inviting passengers to take part in a competition to win one month’s free travel along the line as well as a £50 Amazon voucher. 💬 Tell us how the line has helped you, whether it’s on your commute, travelling to study
17 hours ago
Drainage Works in Bedlington
From Tuesday 6th January 2026, there will be drainage works taking place overnight around the Ravensworth Street area of Bedlington. The works will be undertaken with temporary traffic lights to close lanes so that work can be conducted safely. The works will take place between 9pm and 6am for around 4 weeks and the worksite will move so that the new drainage for the station can be completed. The works will be around Barrington Road, Palace Road, Park Terrace, Ravensworth S
Dec 29, 2025
Christmas & New Year Services on the Northumberland Line
Here's a handy summary of your Northumberland Line rail service over the Christmas and New Year holidays. For the latest information on journeys and to buy tickets, please click here Wednesday 24th December Normal service with trains ending earlier than usual. Last train from Newcastle to Ashington will leave at 19.56 Last train from Ashington to Newcastle will leave at 20.37 Thursday 25th December & Friday 26th December No service on the Northumberland Line Saturday 27th De
Dec 22, 2025
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