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We're sharing a unique opportunity to join Northern's team that deliver the Northumberland Line trains as well as other services across the North East. It's a great job, with a great employer and in the heart of the local community. As a Train Conductor, you'll be the face of Northern's service, ensuring the efficient operation of their trains while providing exceptional customer care. From checking tickets to managing onboard safety and looking after passengers, you can be s

We're sharing the new rail timetable which will start from Sunday 17th May and run until Saturday 12th December 2026. There aren't any major changes to the timetable, but customers are recommended to check if they travel on a regular journey as we don't want you to miss your train !

We're all feeling very emotional across the Northumberland Line project as we share our final project newsletter with you. This is the 35th and last edition of our newsletter, which over those 35 editions has followed the development of the Northumberland Line through its planning and consultation phase, through the construction process, onto the opening of stations and start of passenger services, and now, to the completion of all six new stations. We'd like to thank everyon

Following the changes made to Nexus Pop Fares from 1st April 2026, some of the rail only fares have also been revised on the Northumberland Line. The positive is that rail only fares for 3 or 4 zone journeys have been reduced. This means that the peak time single fares from Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth Bebside, Newsham and Seaton Delaval to Manors or Newcastle have been reduced to £2.40, with the off peak single fare reduced to £2.00. The single fares from Ashington & Bedling