A screening opinion has been submitted to North Tyneside Council and Northumberland County Council to upgrade the railway line between Benton and Ashington. A four stage project will create six
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Transport Secretary offers Ashington line to Nexus
Chris Grayling has offered to pass control of the railway line between Heaton and Ashington to Nexus as part of proposals to restore the railway service between Newcastle and Ashington.
Continue readingConcerns that Blyth connection could be ruled out
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
Continue readingRail magazine features three proposed schemes
This fortnights Rail magazine features three articles covering the focusing on the following proposed railway schemes. Skipton-Colne Blyth and Tyne (Ashington) Robin Hood line extension to Ollerton Issue 853 of
Continue readingGovernment announces support for rail schemes
The government has announced a new strategy for rail that suggests support to restore railway lines and stations from the government. The strategic vision for rail has made reference to
Continue readingAshington service could benefit from new rail vehicle
The proposed railway service between Newcastle and Ashington could be one of the first services to trial a new form of light train. Click here for the story
Continue readingSeghill 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
Continue readingSENRUG delighted at Ashington reopening progress
The South East Northumberland Rail User Group is delighted following the announcement that Northumberland County Council has committed to stage 2 of the GRIP process. Click here for the story
Continue readingAshington raised as option for Northern Rail franchise
The Northern Rail franchise consultation has identified a number of third party funded changes that may need to be taken into account as defined options or added to the base specification. As
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