As of today (17.7.25), the Northumberland Coast Loop petition for a Newcastle – Edinburgh Rail Service via Blyth Bebside and Northumberland Park has now surged ahead to 764 signatures. The petition has performed strongly since is launch on the 13th February 2025, 155 days ago, meaning an average rate of approximately 5 signatures per dayContinue reading “N.C.L. petition surges ahead to 764 signatures”
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TPE ‘Nova 1’ fleet a good fit for the Northumberland Coast Loop?
As the petition for the Northumberland Coast Loop route (Newcastle – Bedlington – Edinburgh) continues to grow and gain signatures, it is perhaps worth considering how the route might look. Why run a rail route between Newcastle, Bedlington, and on to Edinburgh? The Northumberland Line, running effectively a shuttle service between Ashington and Newcastle Central,Continue reading “TPE ‘Nova 1’ fleet a good fit for the Northumberland Coast Loop?”
5.1 Signatures per day for Alnwick, Alnmouth, and Amble ‘Bus Meets Train’
As of 11.7.25, the petition for a better bus connection from Alnwick to Alnmouth Railway Station, with an extension to Amble has now reached 751 signatures. Since the petition was launched 146 days ago, on the 16th February 2025, it gives an average rate of 5.1 signatures per day. If you’d like to support thisContinue reading “5.1 Signatures per day for Alnwick, Alnmouth, and Amble ‘Bus Meets Train’”
666 Signatures for the Northumberland Coast Loop
As can be seen above, the petition for the proposed Northumberland Coast Loop rail services between Newcastle Upon Tyne, along the Northumberland Line to Bedlington, then back onto the East Coast Main Line (ECML) near Pegwood, to then head to Edinburgh has now reached 666 signatures since 13th February 2025. This petition was launched 148Continue reading “666 Signatures for the Northumberland Coast Loop”
650 Supporters for a new Newcastle – Blyth – Edinburgh Rail Service
The petition for a new Newcastle-Upon-Tyne – Blyth, Northumberland, and Edinburgh, Scotland rail service continues to do well with 650 signatures to date. If you haven’t already, please sign the petition here: https://chng.it/g6FSQWLsnt
Alnwick, Alnmouth, and Amble ‘Bus Meets Train’ Proposal: Service Span and Frequency Improvements
The petition for a better bus service running between the Northumberland Towns of Alnwick, via Alnmouth Railway Station, to Amble is gaining serious momentum, with 700 signatures now reached as of 8.7.25, with that number steadily growing day by day. If you’d like to sign it, please do so here: https://www.change.org/AlnwickAlnmouthAmbleBusMeetsTrainCampaign So what could suchContinue reading “Alnwick, Alnmouth, and Amble ‘Bus Meets Train’ Proposal: Service Span and Frequency Improvements”
SENRUG Meetings in Morpeth and Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Please see the screenshots below for more details on upcoming SENRUG meetings, which if you can, please support by attending them if possible. The first is tomorrow, Tuesday 8th July 2025 in Morpeth at Morpeth Town Hall starting at 19:30. The second is in Berwick-Upon-Tweed on Monday 14th July 2025, held in the Town CouncilContinue reading “SENRUG Meetings in Morpeth and Berwick-Upon-Tweed”
373 People Required!
Our petition has made a signifant jump in recent days to 627 signatures, but to reach the major milestone of 1000 signatures, an additional 373 supporters of the Northumberland Coast Loop are needed. Ideally this petition will reach 1000 before the first anniversary of the Northumberland Line on 15th December 2025. If you would likeContinue reading “373 People Required!”
Is rail part of the real solution for Northumberland?
As we start July, a quick update on the Northumberland Coast Loop campaign, with thoughts on the long history of rail in Northumberland, and its bearing on its future… Newcastle – Northumberland Coast Loop – Edinburgh Rail Service Petition The petition continues to do well, with 587 signatures since it’s launch in February 2025, hopefullyContinue reading “Is rail part of the real solution for Northumberland?”
Northumberland Line: 350,000 Passengers Reached!
This blog post from Bus and Train User states that the Northumberland Line, opened in December 2024 has just surpassed 350,000 passengers since opening, a huge success for the new line, despite only three of the six stations being open. These strong figures suggest that 500,000 or more could be reached by the first anniversaryContinue reading “Northumberland Line: 350,000 Passengers Reached!”
The Northumberland Coast Loop 