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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

Women into Construction Employment Programme

As part of Morgan Sindall Infrastructure’s commitment to enhancing communities, they are delighted to share that they are supporting the...

Sep 14, 2023

Roadworks on Barrington Road, Bedlington

As part of the ongoing works at Bedlington for the new station, works to survey drains are due to be carried out between Barrington Road...

Sep 13, 2023

Upskilling Workshops from Northern for job seekers

Northern will be advertising soon for Train Conductor vacancies which will be based in Ashington to work trains on the Northumberland...

Sep 13, 2023

Level Crossing Closures & Track Works at Green Lane, Ashington

Our teams will be undertaking works to continue the upgrade of the Level Crossing on Green Lane, Ashington. The works will be undertaken...

Sep 13, 2023

Level Crossing Closure at West Sleekburn (Marcheys House)

Following on from our track upgrade works in August along the line through Marchey House Level Crossing in West Sleekburn, we need to...

Sep 13, 2023

Community Rail Partnership Open Event - 22nd Sept

We'll be holding an open event for anyone who'd like to know more about being part of a Community Rail Partnership for the Northumberland...

Sep 11, 2023

Rotary Way Temporary Road Closure (A186) - Fri 15th Sept

The southbound carriageway of the A186 Rotary Way will be closed from 0930 to 1530 on Friday 15th September on the section between the...

Sep 11, 2023

Works on Kenilworth Road in Ashington

Following on from the recent works in this area to construct a new car park for Ashington Station, further essential works are required...

Sep 5, 2023

Blyth Jobs Fair

Are you looking for a new job opportunity ? Why not join us at Blyth Sports Centre on Friday 15th September from 10am to 3pm where you...

Sep 5, 2023

Weekend Work in Ashington

Works are to continue at Ashington station this Saturday 2nd September 2023 - Sunday 3rd September 2023 between the hours of 08:00 –...

Sep 1, 2023

New look bus times to support the Northumberland Line

Making public transport a more attractive option is a key part of the Northumberland Line project. From Monday 4th September, the 434...

Aug 31, 2023

LNER - Customer & Community Investment Fund

The LNER Customer and Communities Investment Fund (CCIF) is OPEN for applications. The application window will close at 11:59 on 24th...

Aug 30, 2023

Newsletter for August 2023

Here's the latest news on the Northumberland Line project from August 2023.

Aug 30, 2023

Track Works & Level Crossing Closure in Bedlington (Station Road) for 22 - 23 August

From 6pm on the 22nd August until 6pm on the 23rd August, the level crossing at Station Road in Bedlington (Bedlington South Level...

Aug 17, 2023

Bedlington Track Works Update

We're really pleased to report that the track works at Bedlington and Marcheys House are going well, with both work sites on schedule. At...

Aug 14, 2023

Level Crossing Safety Works Approved

As part of the redevelopment of the Northumberland Line, safety improvements at three key level crossings have been approved by...

Aug 10, 2023

Tickets From Bedlington Please......

We're very excited ahead of the station at Bedlington opening on the Northumberland Line on Sunday 29th March. Tickets are now on sale to travel to or from Bedlington for journeys from the opening day and beyond from the Northern website, mobile phone app and ticket vending machines. Northern | Buy Cheap Train Tickets Online | Rail Fares We're looking forward to seeing you on the train.

2 days ago

Information Event for Bedlington

Our next station (& last for now) on the Northumberland Line to open will be Bedlington on Sunday 29th March 2026. Ahead of the reintroduction of the passenger service at this station, you're invited you to join us on Monday 23rd March 2026 at East Bedlington Community Centre, 16-17 Station Road, Bedlington from 5.30pm to 7.30pm for an information event. The event will be a drop in, so call in any time between 5.30pm and 7.30pm to ask questions about the station and the new r

Mar 6

New Bus Service to Blyth Bebside

From Monday 23rd March, Arriva will provide a new peak time bus link to serve the Northumberland Line station at Blyth Bebside. The new route 3 will run from Blyth Bus Station to Blyth Bebside station via Newsham Road, Isabella, Cowpen Shops, Briardale Road, Blyth Community College, Bebside Middle School and Bebside Interchange. Buses will run on weekdays with 3 journeys in the morning peak to connect with trains to Newcastle and 3 journeys in the afternoon peak that connect

Mar 5