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🎉 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

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

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