Restoring the Ashington–Bedlington freight capability
Track renewal and signalling on the Blyth and Tyne line supporting both freight and the new passenger service.
- Sanction year
- 2021
- Sanctioned cost
- —
- Route / corridor
- Ashington–Bedlington
- Sponsor / TOC
- Freight operators
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Frequently asked questions
+What is the current status of the Restoring the Ashington–Bedlington freight capability?
As of the latest published record, the Restoring the Ashington–Bedlington freight capability is at the "Commissioned" stage.
+Has the Restoring the Ashington–Bedlington freight capability been sanctioned, and in which year?
Yes — the project was sanctioned in 2021.
+What is the estimated cost of the Restoring the Ashington–Bedlington freight capability?
No sanctioned or estimated cost has been published for the Restoring the Ashington–Bedlington freight capability yet.
+Where is the Restoring the Ashington–Bedlington freight capability located and who runs it?
It sits on the Ashington–Bedlington. The train operating company / sponsor on record is Freight operators. It covers England.
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