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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


Great Work in July
July has been another really busy month for the Northumberland Line project team and our delivery partners. Here are some of the...
Aug 8, 2023


Track Works & Level Crossing Closure at West Sleekburn (Marcheys House)
From 10pm on Thursday 10th August until 10pm on Tuesday 15th August, the level crossing next to Marcheys House signal box will be closed....
Aug 3, 2023


Track Works & Level Crossing Closure in Bedlington (Station Road)
From 10pm on Thursday 10th August until 6am on Friday 18th August and then again from 6pm on the 22nd August until 6pm on the 23rd...
Aug 3, 2023


Travelling the Northumberland Line
Wednesday 2nd August was another important day for the Northumberland Line as project partners and stakeholders had a chance to see the...
Aug 3, 2023


Bedlington Station Design
The Northumberland Line project welcomes the Strategic Planning Committee’s decision to approve the demolition of the southern building...
Aug 2, 2023


Bedlington North Level Crossing Closure
The level crossing on Barrington Road in Bedlington (Bedlington North Level Crossing) will be closed from 10pm on Saturday 5th August...
Aug 1, 2023


Newsletter for July 2023
Here's the latest project updates and highlights from the Northumberland Line for July.
Jul 28, 2023


Ashington Track Work - Points Make Prizes !
Last weekend saw some major track works carried out by Network Rail and their contractors in the Ashington area. As well as replacing...
Jul 28, 2023


Northumberland Line Stations Contracts Signed
The signs are good for the Northumberland Line after the green light was given for construction to get underway on three new stations....
Jul 25, 2023


Bedlington drop-in
Join us to find out more about upcoming overnight trackworks in Bedlington. Find out details about the planned overnight works happening...
Jul 19, 2023


New depot for Northern conductors to be built in Ashington
A facility for Northern staff working on the new Northumberland Line is set to be built on the site of a former care home. The planning...
Jul 18, 2023


Celebrating One Month Of Bedlington
Today marks one month since the station at Bedlington opened to the public. To celebrate the occasion, we had a chat with local resident Christine Bell and recreated a photo of her that was taken with the then Station Master of Bedlington in the 1950's. The original photo was taken in the garden of the Station Master's house, which still stands on Barrington Road. Christine grew up in West View and the photo was a rare on as Mr Threlfall, the Station Master of the day, didn
6 days ago


Overnight Cable Works at Bedlington
Overnight works will be taking place on the platforms at Bedlington station from Monday 27th April for up to 2 weeks to allow for cable labeling works to take place at lighting columns. The works will happen between 11pm and 6am (between the last train departing and the first train running the following morning). The works are not expected to be noisy.
Apr 16


New Artwork at Manors
If you're travelling to or from Manors, please take a look at some great new art installations which have been curated by Newcastle Deaf Centre in partnership with the Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership and Northern. Local school groups have helped to make each piece that's on display as part of their creative visits across the region for inspiration. It's a great way to brighten up the station. If you'd like to support the Northumberland Line Community Line Partnership t
Apr 12
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