Blyth Bebside Opening Date Confirmed

The fourth station to be completed on the Northumberland Line will open on Sunday, October 19th 2025.

Since the opening of the line in December 2024 the project has seen big benefits not just in terms of travel, but also investment, educational and job opportunities, as well as enhanced public transport connectivity across the wider region.

In its first eight months of service alone, with stations open in Ashington, Seaton Delaval and Newsham, there were well over 500,000 passenger journeys.

Now Bebside Station in Blyth will remove its barriers and welcome passengers from Sunday, October 19th, allowing people to travel to Newcastle in just 29 minutes.

The final remaining two stations at Bedlington and Northumberland Park in North Tyneside are scheduled to open in early 2026.

Northumberland County Council Leader Glen Sanderson said: “It’s great to be able to confirm the opening of our next station.

“We have purposely designed the station to be as easy as possible to get by foot or by bike, with a brand-new bridge opening and cycle parking at the station.

“The amazing passenger numbers already show just how much need there has been for this line – whether it’s commuters, students heading to college or university or people travelling for leisure – it's been truly transformational.

“The opening of Bebside Station will no doubt bring a further boost to passenger numbers and we look forward to residents and visitors using this station in the coming weeks.”

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, said: “It’s great to see that passengers will be able to use Bebside Station in Blyth soon – this is another major milestone for the Northumberland Line and great news for local people.

“The line continues to be very popular with passengers, and I know our rail links are hugely important for our communities, boosting access to opportunities for work, education and leisure. I look forward to seeing the station up and running next month.”

Paul Henry, Northern’s programme manager for the Northumberland Line, said: “We’re really excited about the opening of Blyth Bebside, as it will open up a range of new opportunities for local people by providing them with affordable and convenient travel.

“Our staff are working hard to prepare for this occasion and ensure we continue to run a reliable service for our customers on this route. We’re also planning ahead, so we’re ready for the opening of Bedlington and Northumberland Park early next year.

“The line has been a big success since it opened in December last year as people have used our services to make over 500,000 journeys so far, travelling for work, school, important appointments and days out with loved ones.”

Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, said: “The opening of Bebside Station is a major milestone, connecting thousands of people across the North East, unlocking growth and transforming communities.

“With over half a million people already using the Northumberland Line, this government is backing the restoration of this key service every step of the way, delivering on our Plan for Change promise to build a modern, reliable transport system that Britain needs and deserves.”

Olivia Perkins, Managing Director, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure – Rail, said: “We are pleased to deliver another significant milestone on this project that is so important to the community in Northumberland.

“We are grateful for the cooperation and patience of local residents and businesses throughout this journey. We are also thankful for the hard work of our people, the supply chain and stakeholders involved in bringing Blyth Bebside station into service.

“We’re proud to be delivering this transformative project, which is already improving accessibility to opportunities for people across the region.”

Anna Weeks, Network Rail principal programme sponsor, said: “We’re proud of Network Rail’s role in delivering the revived Northumberland Line, and the addition of each station strengthens the region’s transport links – opening up more opportunities for residents, businesses and visitors alike.”