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Accessibility Event in Ashington

As part of the design process for the Northumberland Line, the project held a series of 3 workshops to look at accessibility issues at...

Feb 18, 2025

Bedlington Information Session Update

We'd like to say a big thank you to the local residents who attended our information session on station construction at Bedlington on...

Feb 5, 2025

January Newsletter

As we head into 2025, let's catch up on the latest developments on the Northumberland Line with our January newsletter.

Jan 31, 2025

Newsham Works Update

Our next phase of works in the construction of Newsham Station is beginning at the start of February 2025. Works will take place across...

Jan 30, 2025

Launch of Ashington Balance Bike Library

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, the principal contractor for the Northumberland Line Project, is proud to announce the launch of the...

Jan 22, 2025

Overnight Track Work at Bedlington & Ashington

Network Rail will be carrying out overnight track maintenance work in the Bedlington and Ashington areas in week commencing Monday 27th...

Jan 17, 2025

Platform Deliveries at Northumberland Park

To allow for the delivery of the precast concrete units for the new Northumberland Line platform, we are politely requesting that you do...

Jan 16, 2025

Update on Wansbeck Square Demolition

The demolition works to Wansbeck Square started in October and are progressing well as part of the Ashington Regeneration Programme....

Jan 9, 2025

Overnight Signalling Works in Ashington (6th to 17th Jan 2025)

Workers will be accessing the tracks between Ashington Station and Green Lane Level Crossing (indicated on the image below) to complete...

Dec 17, 2024

Update on construction works at Bedlington

Works are continuing on the construction of the station at Bedlington In addition to the dates previously shared, we will now also be...

Dec 9, 2024

Overnight Closure of Green Lane Level Crossing in Ashington (30th November)

We will be undertaking works to complete the upgrade of the level crossing at Green Lane, ahead of the reopening of the line to...

Nov 25, 2024

Update on overnight construction works for Blyth Bebside station

Mid-week and weekend overnight station construction works We are progressing with completion of the platform installation and station...

Nov 25, 2024

Bedlington Construction Works Update

We shared in a post on the 11th October with some dates on construction works and that the works have to take place when trains are not...

Nov 15, 2024

Update on Wansbeck Square works in Ashington

Demolition and clearance works have now started at Wansbeck Square, Ashington, next to the new Northumberland Line station site. Funded...

Oct 18, 2024

Overnight Works at Bedlington

We have an update about upcoming midweek and weekend overnight working on the construction of the new station at Bedlington. The current...

Oct 11, 2024

Newsletter for September 2024

Here's the latest news on the construction of the Northumberland Line from September 2024.

Sep 27, 2024

Great Work in August

The Northumberland Line isn't just about building six new stations along with new bridges, there's also some great work going on in the...

Aug 27, 2024

Then & Now - Seaton Delaval

As we get closer to the return of passenger services to the Northumberland Line, let's take a look at how the new station at Seaton...

Aug 20, 2024

Overnight Track Works in Bedlington

Network Rail will be undertaking track renewal works in your area using a machine called a Tamper, which is used to make sure the track...

Aug 15, 2024

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

Changes to Pop Adult Fares from 1st April 2026

We're sharing that there will be some changes to the Pop fares that are available on the Northumberland Line and Tyne & Wear Metro from 1 st April 2026. The changes to prices are shown below and the details are also now available on the Northumberland Line website - Tickets | Northumberland Line The key change is that Pop Pay As You Go will be capped at £2.50 for a single journey and £5 for unlimited daily travel. There will be increases to Pop Season Ticket prices and these

2 days ago

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.

6 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