Contracts have been awarded for the construction of Bedlington, Blyth Bebside and Seaton Delaval railway stations, with work expected to start imminently. Work at Ashington and Newsham has already commenced,
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Ashington railway station granted planning permission
The first new station for the Northumberland Line has received planning approval. The County Council’s Strategic Planning Committee granted planning permission for a brand-new station at Ashington – the first
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Track renewal marks first stage of Northumberland line restoration
Network Rail have completed the renewal of 600 yards of rail and component replacement in the first piece of physical work on site that will enable regular passenger trains between
Continue readingDfT confirms EWR and Ashington reopening funding
The Department for Transport has confirmed funding towards two rail projects. £760m will reopen the railway line between Bicester and Bletchley with a new railway station at Winslow. By 2025,
Continue readingNorthumberland line consultation opens
From today (November 16) people can have their say in a major consultation on the reintroduction of a rail passenger service in Northumberland. From Monday, November 16th to December 14th,
Continue readingGround investigation starts on the Northumberland line
Following agreement from Northumberland County Council to cover an £873k shortfall, ground investigations are set to start on the Northumberland line next week. Around 80 boreholes are set to be
Continue readingFour schemes considered for Project Speed
Four projects to add railway lines and stations to the rail network are being considered by a government review to accelerate infrastructure schemes. The four schemes are: Northumberland line reopening
Continue readingFurther changes made to Northumberland line plans
A new request for a screening opinion has been made to the councils on the railway line between Newcastle and Ashington following changes to the proposals. Both councils concluded that
Continue readingNorthumberland line moves into design phase
AECOM and SLC Rail have announced that they will continue their work on the delivery of the Northumberland line following the successful completion of the option selection and the approval
Continue readingCouncil to commit £10m to Ashington line
Northumberland County Council has approved nearly £10m towards the restoration of passenger carrying services on the Newcastle-Ashington railway line at a meeting today. The council are expecting a commitment from
Continue readingScreening opinion submitted for Blyth and Tyne upgrade
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
Continue readingTransport 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 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
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