Northumberland County Council invited SENRUG to attend the feedback consultation for the Blyth Road congestion study – a topic dear to my heart as I live in Bedlington and often drive into Blyth. It’s really positive evidence of joined-up thinking – how will the re-opened Ashington Blyth & Tyne line impact road congestion? Some attendees were concerned about frequent level crossing closures impacting the roads. I was able to explain that with faster line speeds, each closure will be for a shorter period of time. Plus of course the rail link will ease road congestion, though sadly it won’t serve central Blyth (not in phase 1), only stations at Newsham and Bebside on the outskirts.
