Bedlington station opened on 29th March 2026, this being the final station of the scheme that was signed off by…
Northumberland Park station opens on 22nd February 2026, providing a connection to the Metro for passengers travelling to Gosforth, Whitley…
Blyth Bebside station becomes the 4th station on the line to open – on 19th October 2025, leaving just Northumberland…
Newsham Station opens on 17th March 2025, the 2nd phase of the opening. On several occasions after the opening, trains…
First passenger train runs on 15th December 2024, leaving Newcastle at 07:57 and arriving at Ashington 08:31, with an intermediate…
The Project Team finally concede the previous target date for the re-opening of “Summer 2024” will not be achieved and…
Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper gives final authority for re-opening the line at a ceremony at the Newsham…
Transport and Works Act Order for the Northumberland Line approved by Secretary of State, following the 4 week public enquiry…
Still no final announcement on funding, but weekend level crossing closures at a number of sites indicate serious track upgrade…
Planning permission for Newsham Station is granted. With Bebside having being granted in January, planning consent for all 6 stations…
