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Things to see on the Northumberland Line
The North Eastern Railway Association have produced a handy guide of things to see while you travel on the Northumberland Line, along...
Feb 13
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
Service Disruption - Sunday 26th January
Due to overnight engineering work on the Northumberland Line, the first train in each direction on Sunday 26th January will have a rail...
Jan 24
Service Disruption due to Storm Eowyn
Northern are advising customers to avoid travel where possible on Friday 24th January and if you do choose to travel make sure you check...
Jan 23
Passengers make 50,000 journeys on Northumberland Line services in first month
Passengers have made more than 50,000 journeys on Northumberland Line services in the first month after the opening. The line reopened to...
Jan 15
Calling all cyclists!
Did you know the Northumberland Line is bike friendly ? With secure cycle parking available at stations along the route, it's easier...
Jan 13
Buying a ticket on the Northumberland Line
It's really easy to buy a ticket for the Northumberland Line. We'd recommend buying your ticket in advance from the Northern website or...
Dec 20, 2024
December Newsletter
We know that it's not been too long since our last newsletter was released, but there's been a lot to report on in a very short space of...
Dec 19, 2024
What a week !
It's been a busy week on the Northumberland Line and it's been great to welcome thousands of new customers since the line opened to...
Dec 19, 2024
All Systems Go !
The Northumberland Line is now open with passenger services restored to Ashington and Seaton Delaval, just over 60 years since they were...
Dec 15, 2024
November Newsletter
We held back our November newsletter as we were hoping to share some great news and that was the announcement that the Northumberland...
Dec 4, 2024
Drop In Event at Seaton Delaval on Wednesday 11th December
Ahead of the introduction of the passenger service to the Northumberland Line, we'll be hosting a drop in event in Seaton Delaval in...
Dec 3, 2024
Northumberland Line opening on track for December
The Northumberland Line remains firmly on track to open to passengers before Christmas 2024 – with the opening date set to be announced...
Nov 25, 2024
Northumberland Line services will make ‘massive difference’ to locals, say conductors training to work on the line
Conductors preparing for the opening of the Northumberland Line are confident services will “make a massive difference” to people in the...
Nov 11, 2024
Not quite the end of the line for old railway assets
Historic railway equipment destined for the scrap yard has been saved by three groups of enthusiasts in Northumberland. As part of the...
Nov 8, 2024
Great Work in October
As well as building six new stations and restoring passenger services to the Northumberland Line, the project is also doing some great...
Nov 1, 2024
October Newsletter
Here's our newsletter for October and we've got a lot to share as we get closer to passenger services starting on the Northumberland Line.
Oct 30, 2024
Thousands of school children taught how to stay safe on the new Northumberland Line
Thousands of school children have been taught how to stay safe on the new Northumberland Line. The line will reopen to passengers – for...
Oct 17, 2024
Signalling History Shared
Ahead of the Northumberland Line resignalling project commencing earlier this year, a team from the Friends of the National Railway...
Oct 3, 2024
Off Peak Roadworks on Rotary Road
From Monday 24th November, there will be some off peak roadworks and pedestrian walkway closures on Rotary Road, close to the Northumberland Park station construction site. The works will take place between 9.30am and 3.30pm on weekdays only and are expected to be complete by 12th December. There will be a southbound lane and pedestrian footway closure during the works (shown in blue on the picture).
3 days ago
EV Charging at Northumberland Line Stations
Electric car charging is now available at Ashington, Blyth Bebside, Newsham and Seaton Delaval stations on the Northumberland Line. There are instructions on each of the chargers, along with a QR code to buy charging time. The chargers are 7.4KW and cost £0.57 per KWh and you can either choose to charge until your car is full or select by the KWh for your charge. Parking is free for EV cars on charge at Northumberland Line stations.
6 days ago
Virtual careers room launches for Northumberland SEND Schools
A specialised virtual careers room for the County Council’s schools has been launched to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils. Developed by AECOM, the virtual careers room is a digital space in which users can interact with information in a variety of different formats and is accessible on mobile phones, tablets, computers and other devices. The project is part of the social value activities AECOM is investing in to uplift local communities along
Nov 11
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