Date: 21/07/2020

A number of changes to the proposed £162million Northumberland Line have resulted in a fresh report being lodged as part of the planning process. Also known as the Ashington, Blyth and Tyne Line, the project seeks to restore passenger services in the south-east of the county, connecting to Newcastle Central. The target is for trains to start running in early 2023. The stations would be at Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth Bebside, Newsham, Seaton Delaval and the existing Metro station at Northumberland Park, which will require new rail platforms and pedestrian access.

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Changes made to the proposed new Northumberland Line rail link

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A number of changes to the proposed £162million Northumberland Line have resulted in a fresh report being lodged as part of the planning process.

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Push-pull fitted G5 0-4-4-T no 67261 of Blyth North (52F) stands at Monkseaton station around 1958 with a train off the Blyth and Tyne 'Avenue' branch. Monkseaton provided a connection for trains from Blyth with the electric services into Newcastle. The G5 was withdrawn at the end of 1958 with the B&T line north closing in 1964. Nowadays Monkseaton is served by trains on the Tyne & Wear Metro. See image [[55153]]..
Location: Monkseaton
Company: Monkseaton Deviation (North Eastern Railway)
//1958 K A Gray

One of the ubiquitous J27s that plied the Blyth and Tyne in the 1960s, North Blyth shed's no 65811, seen here hauling coal empties between Freeman's crossing and Winning Junction. The chimneys and lighting towers of Blyth's twin power stations are visible through the murk beyond the train.
Location: Winning Junction
Company: Blyth and Tyne Railway
// Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)

J27 0-6-0 no 65845 with coal empties at Winning Junction, thought to be in the early 1960s. The train has just traversed the level crossing over the road linking East and West Sleekburn and is turning north towards Marchey's House Junction and Ashington. The line in the foreground turns south towards West Sleekburn Junction and Bedlington.
Location: Winning Junction
Company: Blyth and Tyne Railway
// Andy Carr Collection

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