From Waggonways to Hyperloop: A Journey Through The Evolution Railway Transportation

Please click here to see the Rail Baltica article about The Evolution of Rail Transportation

The Northumberland Coalfield has a long association with waggonways and railways, with Huntingdon Beaumont establishing the first example near the River Blyth in the early 1600’s, and Bedlington Ironworks/R.B. Longridge and Co being significant in the development of both rails and early locomotives, giving a rich railway heritage to the area.

The Northumberland Coast Loop would use existing, conventional railway technology, but by making use of the existing link between Bedlington and Pegswood, would introduce a new rail service connecting the Northumberland Coast.

Please take a look at the homepage (northumberlandcoastloop.uk) to find out more!