Concerns have been raised that Blyth could lose out from a rail connection because of a plan to restore services in phases. The council has provided assurances that the full
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Seghill could miss out on station
There are fears that Seghill could miss out on a railway station as part of plans to restore passenger train services between Newcastle and Ashington. A petition has been set
Continue readingCouncil approves Ashington GRIP 3 study
Northumberland county council have approved the commencement of the GRIP 3 study into a railway line between Newcastle and Ashington that will assess and select the best option that establishes
Continue readingAshington restoration could cost £195m
The GRIP2 report produced by Network Rail into restoring passenger services on the Ashington, Blyth and Tyne railway has been costed at £195m with £70m of benefits to be gained
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