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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


Behind The Scenes - Ashington & Bedlington
We've been behind the scenes at Ashington & Bedlington station construction sites ahead of the Northumberland Line opening later this...
Jun 27, 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


First conductors for new Northumberland Line begin training as more set to be recruited
The first three conductors recruited to work on the new Northumberland Line have started their training with Northern – as the closing...
Nov 10, 2023


Blyth Bebside is officially open !
Blyth Bebside - the latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line - has been officially opened. The first service rolled out of the new station shortly after 8.30am on Sunday, October 19th to the delight of local residents and train enthusiasts. From Blyth Bebside, customers will be able to travel to Newcastle in under 30 minutes, paying just £2.10 for an off-peak single ticket and £4.20 for a return. And at the official opening event, pupils from The Dales School
2 days ago


Using Blyth Bebside Station Is Child's Play
We're really looking forward to Blyth Bebside station opening on Sunday 19th October 2025. We want you to make the most of your new station and using the station is child's play. So much so, that we asked the kids from The Dales School to talk everyone through all they need to know about their new station. Let's watch their advice....... To find out more information on train times and to book your tickets for Blyth Bebside (or any other station) - click here We look forward
6 days ago


Get Ready Blyth Bebside !
On Sunday 19th October, we'll welcome Blyth Bebside to the Northumberland Line - the 2,598th station on the rail network. Take a look around the rail network's newest rail station and we look forward to welcoming new passengers when the station opens on Sunday morning. For information on train times and to buy tickets - click here
7 days ago
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