It is just one week until ‘The Seven Counties Rambler‘ a railtour operated by the Scottish Railway Preservation Society is due to run along the proposed Northumberland Coast Loop route between Newcastle and Berwick/Edinburgh via Bedlington, this happening on the 8th March 2025. Haulage over the Newcastle – Edinburgh via Blyth section is due toContinue reading “From Newcastle, to Bedlington, and then Edinburgh by rail: just one week to go!”
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Newsham Station Opening News
News has broken today that Newsham Station on the Northumberland Line is now due to open on Monday 17th March 2025. This third station opening marks continued progress of the Northumberland Line project and a ‘halfway mark’ with three completed stations and three remaining to be opened up (Bedlington, Blyth Bebside, and Northumberland Park). AsContinue reading “Newsham Station Opening News”
February Fun All Done: Two Days out by Rail from Alnmouth
This week has been a rail-filled one with family and friends, with the first a trip to York on Tuesday 25th, and a second a trip to Edinburgh on Friday 28th. Both trips started at my local station, Alnmouth (for Alnwick), accessed by using the car as travelling with my young family. Parking on bothContinue reading “February Fun All Done: Two Days out by Rail from Alnmouth”
Alnwick Castle in Top 5 Trainsplit Rankings. Response from the N.C.L.
A recent Chronicle article outlined how railway ticket company Trainsplit has listed Alnwick Castle as one of the UK’s Top 5 filming locations within easy access by rail. It is great to see sustainable modes of travel to fantastic attractions such as Alnwick Castle being promoted; people need and should have access to travel toContinue reading “Alnwick Castle in Top 5 Trainsplit Rankings. Response from the N.C.L.”
Two Weeks Until Newcastle to Edinburgh via Bedlington on ‘The Rambler’ and an Overlooked Option for Expansion of the Northumberland Line?
In the late evening of 8th March 2025, a pair of Class 37’s (most likely 37403 ‘Isle of Mull’ and an as yet unidentified classmate) will haul the final leg of SRPS operated ‘The Seven Counties Rambler’ from Newcastle back to Edinburgh via the Northumberland Line. This railtour will pass through Manors, then the underContinue reading “Two Weeks Until Newcastle to Edinburgh via Bedlington on ‘The Rambler’ and an Overlooked Option for Expansion of the Northumberland Line?”
110,000+ Passengers since Opening, Newsham Station Opening Soon and Blackstone Funding for Extensions; Lot’s of Northumberland Line News!
The last few days marks a few important pieces of news from the Northumberland Line project, with an expansion of the line to Newbiggin By The Sea proposed yesterday, and opening of Newsham Station in March announced today; each piece has important relevance to the Northumberland Coast Loop campaign, and will be outlined separately below.Continue reading “110,000+ Passengers since Opening, Newsham Station Opening Soon and Blackstone Funding for Extensions; Lot’s of Northumberland Line News!”
News on the proposed Newcastle and Edinburgh via Blyth Bebside and Northumberland Park Rail Service 20.2.25
Newcastle to Edinburgh via the N.C.L. Petition Last week on Thursday 13th February, I launched a new change.org petition; ‘Start a Newcastle – Edinburgh Rail Service via Blyth Bebside and Northumberland Park‘. To date, just one week in, this has achieved a fantastic 103 signatures, thank you to all who have already done so! It’llContinue reading “News on the proposed Newcastle and Edinburgh via Blyth Bebside and Northumberland Park Rail Service 20.2.25”
Alnwick – Alnmouth – Amble ‘Bus Meets Train’ Petition
There have long been suggestions made for a dedicated bus connection between the town of Alnwick and Alnmouth railway station; and a post on the Alnwick Matters Facebook Group prompted me to launch a petition for such a service. This is based upon frequently unreliable Arriva services that connect the town of Alnwick to AlnmouthContinue reading “Alnwick – Alnmouth – Amble ‘Bus Meets Train’ Petition”
21 Days To Go: Travelling By Rail Along The Northumberland Coast Loop From Newcastle To Edinburgh via Bedlington!
It is now just three weeks until ‘The Seven Counties Rambler’ operated by the SRPS is due to run (8th March 2025), with the section from Newcastle to Edinburgh, going via Bedlington being of particular interest here, as it will be an at present rare opportunity to travel the proposed Northumberland Coast Loop route onContinue reading “21 Days To Go: Travelling By Rail Along The Northumberland Coast Loop From Newcastle To Edinburgh via Bedlington!”
Lovin’ The Loop!
We’ve started new petition, one part of the campaign for a Newcastle to Edinburgh via Bedlington Rail Service (The Northumberland Coast Loop). A mere 24hrs later on Valentines Day 2025, this petition has already gained 25 signatures, a very strong start as petitions like this go, and long may it continue! Signing the petition willContinue reading “Lovin’ The Loop!”
The Northumberland Coast Loop 