Northumberland Line (Ashington–Blyth–Newcastle)
Passenger services restored in 2024 over a former freight-only line, with six new stations between Ashington and Newcastle.
- Sanction year
- 2021
- Sanctioned cost
- £298m
- Route / corridor
- Ashington–Newcastle
- Sponsor / TOC
- Northern
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Frequently asked questions
+What is the current status of the Northumberland Line (Ashington–Blyth–Newcastle)?
As of the latest published record, the Northumberland Line (Ashington–Blyth–Newcastle) is at the "Commissioned" stage.
+Has the Northumberland Line (Ashington–Blyth–Newcastle) been sanctioned, and in which year?
Yes — the project was sanctioned in 2021.
+What is the estimated cost of the Northumberland Line (Ashington–Blyth–Newcastle)?
The sanctioned or estimated cost on record is £298m.
+Where is the Northumberland Line (Ashington–Blyth–Newcastle) located and who runs it?
It sits on the Ashington–Newcastle. The train operating company / sponsor on record is Northern. It covers England.
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