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Overnight Track Works in Blyth
Network Rail will be replacing the existing rail along a section of track between Plessey Road Level Crossing and the former Newsham...
Aug 15, 2024
Overnight Works at Blyth Bebside Level Crossing
Network Rail will be completing the testing of essential safety equipment that has been installed at Bebside Level Crossing (see image...
Aug 14, 2024
Northern train completes first journey along Northumberland Line ahead of opening later this year
Northern has completed the first test run along the full length of the new Northumberland Line, as the operator prepares to run services...
Aug 7, 2024
Blyth Bebside Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge Installed
Sunday 4th August was another milestone day on the Northumberland Line project, with the installation of a new footbridge for pedestrians...
Aug 6, 2024
Major milestones reached as rail scheme reaches final stages
A raft of major milestones have been reached on the Northumberland Line this week, meaning the service will be up and running later this...
Aug 2, 2024
Newsham's New Road Bridge Is Open
We're delighted to announce that the new road bridge over the Northumberland Line on the A1061 South Newsham Road in Blyth is now open....
Aug 2, 2024
Blyth Bebside Bridge Installation
The new pedestrian & cycle bridge to serve the station at Blyth Bebside from Horton Park will be installed over the A189 Spine Road...
Jul 9, 2024
Northern Announce Rail Fares for Northumberland Line
When passenger services return to the Northumberland Line later this summer, there's going to be some great value fares on the line, with...
Jul 8, 2024
Update at Newsham
We've got a few updates to share with local residents at Newsham, including the opening of the new bridge for the A1061 to cross the...
Jul 2, 2024
Level Crossing Upgrade Works at Plessey Road in Blyth
We will be undertaking works to complete the upgrade of the level crossing on Plessey Road, ahead of the reopening of the line to...
Jun 28, 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
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
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
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
Thank You Newsham
We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended our drop in event at Blyth Town Football Club last night to talk about the...
Nov 30, 2023
Newsham Bridge Taking Shape
Over the weekend of the 18th & 19th of November, there was some huge progress in the Northumberland Line project as the installation of...
Nov 20, 2023
Drop In Event at Newsham
If you've got any questions about the construction work on the new station and road bridge at Newsham for the Northumberland Line, or the...
Nov 17, 2023
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
5 days ago
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
6 days ago
February Newsletter
We've had another very busy few weeks on the Northumberland Line with the announcements on the station opening dates at Northumberland Park & Bedlington, celebrating 1 million passenger journeys and the opening of Northumberland Park this week. Want to catch up on the latest news - here's our February newsletter.
Feb 25
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