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Weekend Works at Kitty Brewster Roundabout (from 22nd June 2024)
We are continuing preparation works to install a foot and cycle bridge across the A189 to access to the new Station at Bebside. We will...
Jun 14, 2024
Overnight Works at Newsham Level Crossing (Mon 17 June 2024)
We will be partially dismantling the level crossing barriers at South Newsham level crossing from 9pm on Monday 17 June to 2am on Tuesday...
Jun 12, 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
Track Works & Crossing Closures in Ashington
Network Rail will be carrying out track levelling work using a machine called a tamper. These works are currently anticipated to take...
May 28, 2024
Track Works & Crossing Closure at Bedlington South - Now Reduced
Network Rail will be carrying out track levelling work using a machine called a tamper. These works are currently anticipated to take...
May 24, 2024
Track Works & Crossing Closures at Bedlington North
Network Rail will be carrying out track levelling work using a machine called a tamper. These works are currently anticipated to take...
May 24, 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
Northern unveils new staff facility as it prepares to run services on the Northumberland Line
The depot at Ashington Station will be used by nine conductors, who will be based there and supported by a Conductor Team Manager, as...
May 17, 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
Overnight Road Closures on A1061 South Newsham Road (from Monday 20th May)
In order to complete works to the new roundabouts on South Newsham Road (A1061) to the west and east of the Newsham station, works will...
May 16, 2024
Overnight Level Crossing Closures at Blyth Bebside (19th to 24th May 2024)
We will be testing the new level crossing equipment at Blyth Bebside Level Crossing between Sunday 19 May and Friday 24 May in the...
May 13, 2024
Introducing our Northumberland Line Trains
As we get closer to the return to passenger trains on the Northumberland Line, it's time to learn more about the trains that will be...
May 10, 2024
Overnight Works in Seaton Delaval (3rd to 22nd June 2024)
In order to install the new entrance junction, traffic signals and utility connections for the Seaton Delaval Station, we will be...
May 9, 2024
Track Works & Level Crossing Closure at Plessey Road in Blyth (14th to 17th May 2024)
Network Rail will be undertaking track renewal works in the Plessey Road area using a machine called a Tamper, which is used to make sure...
May 9, 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
Overnight Track Works at Newsham
You may be aware that there are people currently working on the tracks in the Newsham area. These works will see the railway tracks...
Apr 29, 2024
Off Peak Roadworks on Rotary Road
From Monday 24th November, there will be some off peak roadworks and pedestrian walkway closures on Rotary Road, close to the Northumberland Park station construction site. The works will take place between 9.30am and 3.30pm on weekdays only and are expected to be complete by 12th December. There will be a southbound lane and pedestrian footway closure during the works (shown in blue on the picture).
14 hours ago
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.
4 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
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