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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
May Newsletter
As ever, there's a lot going on across the Northumberland Line project as we get closer to the return of passenger services between...
May 30, 2024
Track Works & Crossing Closures in Ashington
Network Rail will be carrying out track levelling work using a machine called a tamper. These works are currently anticipated to take...
May 28, 2024
Track Works & Crossing Closure at Bedlington South - Now Reduced
Network Rail will be carrying out track levelling work using a machine called a tamper. These works are currently anticipated to take...
May 24, 2024
Track Works & Crossing Closures at Bedlington North
Network Rail will be carrying out track levelling work using a machine called a tamper. These works are currently anticipated to take...
May 24, 2024
Local Training Opportunity with RailFutures
If you're looking to work on the railway, then this locally delivered training course could be just what you're looking for - full...
May 17, 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
Overnight Works in Seaton Delaval (3rd to 22nd June 2024)
In order to install the new entrance junction, traffic signals and utility connections for the Seaton Delaval Station, we will be...
May 9, 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
Safety, Health & Respect
Every day people working on major UK infrastructure projects face threats, abuse and assaults from the general public, whilst trying to...
Apr 30, 2024
Traffic Management at Blyth Bebside (7th to 17th May - now revised to 22nd to 23rd May)
**Please note that these works have now been re-scheduled to take place on Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd May From Tuesday 7 May 2024...
Apr 26, 2024
Progress on track at Bedlington
Now that the track work and resignalling works are complete at Bedlington, we look back at some of the works taking place to help to...
Apr 22, 2024
Installation of Conductor Facility at Ashington
We'll be carrying out works to install the new conductor facility for Northern Trains staff on Sunday 21st April. The works will see the...
Apr 18, 2024
Seghill Level Crossing Upgrade Works
We will be installing and testing the new level crossing equipment at Seghill Level Crossing from 10pm on Saturday 27 April to 10pm on...
Apr 15, 2024
Holywell Level Crossing Upgrade Works
We will be installing and testing the new level crossing equipment at Holywell Level Crossing from 10pm on Saturday 27 April to 6am on...
Apr 15, 2024
Plessey Road in Blyth Level Crossing Upgrade Works
We will be installing and testing the new level crossing equipment at Plessey Road Level Crossing from 10pm on Friday 19 April to 10pm on...
Apr 12, 2024
Park Terrace in Bedlington - Footway Closure
We will shortly be expanding the station construction work site and altering the location of the site boundary fence along the west side...
Apr 12, 2024
Signals are good for return of passenger trains
The return of passenger rail services on the Northumberland Line has moved another step closer following the completion of major...
Apr 11, 2024
West Roundabout at Newsham opening from 13th April
There will be two-way traffic lights in place from 7pm on Friday 12 April until 6am on Saturday 13 April on the A1061, to the west of the...
Apr 10, 2024
Later Nights Oot On The Toon......
Don't forget that you can enjoy these balmy summer evenings and stay in Newcastle a little bit later. The last train on the Northumberland Line leaves Newcastle at 23:21 on Monday to Saturday evenings - giving you a little bit longer to enjoy that theatre trip, concert or night on the Toon. The 23.21 calls at Manors, Northumberland Park, Seaton Delaval, Newsham, Blyth Bebside, Bedlington and Ashington. Northern | Buy Cheap Train Tickets Online | Rail Fares
1 day ago
Conductor Vacancy at Ashington
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
May 12
New Northern Timetable from 17th May 2026
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 !
May 5
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