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Newsletter for October 2023
Here's the latest news on the Northumberland Line project from October 2023.
Oct 27, 2023
A189 Foot & Cycle Bridge Takes Shape
The new foot and cycle bridge to take Northumberland Line customers over the A189 between Chase Meadows and Blyth Bebside station is...
Oct 20, 2023
North East Schools Built Environment Wonder Challenge
Does your school like a challenge - then why not join in with this great opportunity to design a sustainable transport system. There's...
Oct 19, 2023
Roadworks on South Newsham Road in Blyth - Update
Following on from our post a few weeks ago on the roadworks at South Newsham Road, we can share an update as the works are taking longer...
Oct 18, 2023
Then & Now - Ashington
As construction work at our Ashington station is nearing completion, we thought we’d take the opportunity to look back at the old station...
Oct 13, 2023
A Very Famous Visitor........
Wednesday 11th October saw a very famous visitor to part of the Northumberland Line, as the Flying Scotsman travelled along the southern...
Oct 13, 2023
Platform Removal Works at Bedlington
Works to demolish the existing north station platform at Bedlington station will take place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 October. This...
Oct 12, 2023
Great Work in September
As the nights being to draw in, the construction work on the Northumberland Line continues, as does our great work in the community and...
Oct 11, 2023
'Make a Connection' for World Mental Health Day
Network Rail has joined digital charity Mental Health Innovations and the wider rail industry to remind the public that help is just a...
Oct 10, 2023
Bebside Information Session
We'll be hosting an information session for residents and businesses around the Blyth Bebside station construction site on Thursday 12th...
Oct 9, 2023
Newsham Station Construction Public Information Event
We would like to thank you all who took the time to attend our public information session about the Newsham station construction works...
Oct 6, 2023
Business leaders learn more about Northumberland Line benefits
Business leaders from across North Tyneside have been learning how the Northumberland Line will improve future access to job seekers. The...
Oct 3, 2023
Women into Construction
What an Inspiration ! The Northumberland Line project is excited to be supporting the next North East cohort of Women into Construction...
Oct 2, 2023
Newsletter for September 2023
Here's the latest news on the Northumberland Line project from September 2023.
Sep 29, 2023
Community Rail Partnership Open Event
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Community Rail Partnership open event in Blyth last Friday - we had some great...
Sep 29, 2023
Rail Safety at the Junior & Mini Great North Run
In partnership with Network Rail, we joined in to help to share important messaging on rail safety for young people at the Junior & Mini...
Sep 27, 2023
Roadworks on South Newsham Road in Blyth
From Monday 2nd October, roadworks will start on South Newsham Road to relocate a water main as part of the works for the construction of...
Sep 27, 2023
Temporary Works Compound in Bedlington
Ahead of the main station construction works starting at Bedlington, a main compound is being installed at Melrose Villas Car Park to...
Sep 21, 2023
Ashington Jobs Fair
Looking for a new job or jobs advice ? Pop down to Ashington Library on the 3rd October between 10am and 1pm or call Melanie on the...
Sep 18, 2023
Great Work in August
August was a hectic month for the Northumberland Line delivery partners, with a very busy month for the teams across the project and here...
Sep 14, 2023
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).
16 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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