LATEST NEWS

Blyth-Bebside Station Opening 19th October: It has been announced that the station will open on Sunday 19th October 2025. At time of writing (17th Sep), times and ticket purchasing have not yet been written into the National Rail Enquiry Service database, so can not be seen. However, it would seem that the first train will be the 08:23 to Ashington, followed by the 08:44 to Newcastle. Please check the official train company web sites to confirm these times or buy tickets in a few days time. Opening dates for Bedlington and Northumberland Park are still awaited; the most recent statement was early 2026.

Evening Car Parking Charges Slashed at Cramlington & Morpeth: Following lobbying from SENRUG, Northern have significantly reduced the cost of parking at Cramlington and Morpeth stations after 16:00 hours. At Cramlington it is now just 60p, whereas at Morpeth it’s now £1.10. These rates apply until 08:00 am the next morning. The new rates may not be clear from the signage but should nevertheless be available within Northern’s Ringo app – but should you find this is not the case please let SENRUG know. Morpeth customers should note that if parking after 18:00 it is free in the Council’s car park the other side Coopies Lane. But SENRUG considers the first train to Newcastle after 18:00 is too late for most city centre evening activities, and the Council have not yet replied to SENRUG’s request to bring forward the time from which free parking starts. So although still not free as SENRUG had requested, the reduced evening charges from Northern are very much welcome.