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SLC’s rail safety education partnership reaches 6 month milestone

SLC, a rail development and delivery specialist, is celebrating six months of its partnership with Rail Safe Friendly, which has already...

Nov 12, 2024

Chase Meadows Foot Crossing Closure Extended

The temporary closure of the foot crossing at Chase Meadows has been extended until 3rd October 2025. We are currently exploring options...

Sep 30, 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

Great Work in June & July

As well as constructing six new stations, there's an awful lot of work going on in the local community during the construction of the...

Jul 24, 2024

Celebrating Rail Safety Week

Ahead of the Northumberland Line opening later this summer, we've been delivering rail safety presentations to local schools so that...

Jun 28, 2024

Distracted ? You've Crossed The Line

Our colleagues at Network Rail have launched a new level crossing safety campaign this week and we're sharing the information to help to...

Jun 4, 2024

1 Million Journeys Competition

🎉 We’ve hit nearly 1 million journeys on the Northumberland Line! Since reopening, the line has now supported nearly one million journeys, providing access to work and education, and connecting friends and family across the region. To mark the milestone, we’re inviting passengers to take part in a competition to win one month’s free travel along the line as well as a £50 Amazon voucher. 💬 Tell us how the line has helped you, whether it’s on your commute, travelling to study

4 days ago

Drainage Works in Bedlington

From Tuesday 6th January 2026, there will be drainage works taking place overnight around the Ravensworth Street area of Bedlington. The works will be undertaken with temporary traffic lights to close lanes so that work can be conducted safely. The works will take place between 9pm and 6am for around 4 weeks and the worksite will move so that the new drainage for the station can be completed. The works will be around Barrington Road, Palace Road, Park Terrace, Ravensworth S

Dec 29, 2025

Christmas & New Year Services on the Northumberland Line

Here's a handy summary of your Northumberland Line rail service over the Christmas and New Year holidays. For the latest information on journeys and to buy tickets, please click here Wednesday 24th December Normal service with trains ending earlier than usual. Last train from Newcastle to Ashington will leave at 19.56 Last train from Ashington to Newcastle will leave at 20.37 Thursday 25th December & Friday 26th December No service on the Northumberland Line Saturday 27th De

Dec 22, 2025