Thank you to all of the petition supporters so far, and at time of writing there are have now been 538 signatures on the Northumberland Coast Loop petition. Please take a look via the link above, and if you support the Northumberland Coast Loop, please add your signature!
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Blackstone Investment into Northumberland Line extensions: Is the Northumberland Coast Loop a Contender?
A recent Chronicle article suggested that the recent investment by Blackstone into Cambois could be ploughed back into the local area to realise expansion of the Northumberland Line, in this case toward Newbiggin by the Sea. While expansion to Newbiggin is welcomed, why not also consider the Northumberland Coast Loop (N.C.L.)? With N.C.L. services inContinue reading “Blackstone Investment into Northumberland Line extensions: Is the Northumberland Coast Loop a Contender?”
Northumberland Coast Loop – Railtour along the Hepscott Line and Petition Update
The ‘Blyth and Tyne Mini Tour’ by UK Railtours was an excellent trip (would highly recommend using their services as they were a pleasure to deal with right from booking, through to leaving the train). As my travel was aboard the train itself, giving an opportunity for videos of the route between Bedlington and Morpeth,Continue reading “Northumberland Coast Loop – Railtour along the Hepscott Line and Petition Update”
514 and Counting!
The Northumberland Coast Loop petition has smashed the 500 signatures landmark today (10.6.24), having now reached 514, but is gaining numbers fast. The support for the idea has been phenomenal so far, and hopefully will continue to grow as time goes on! It would be welcome news indeed if bodies such as local rail userContinue reading “514 and Counting!”
Bedlington to Morpeth via Hepscott: The Northumberland Coast Loop ready and waiting passenger use?
Yesterday, the 8th June 2024, UK Railtours operated the ‘Blyth and Tyne Mini Tour’ from Newcastle to Bedlington Sidings and return; this gave an excellent opportunity to ride along the Hepscott Line for the first time and take some footage of this route. Sitting in the facing direction from Bedlington gave the clearest view ofContinue reading “Bedlington to Morpeth via Hepscott: The Northumberland Coast Loop ready and waiting passenger use?”
N.C.L. Update 6.6.24
Thank you to all who’ve supported the campaign, and a few quick updates thus far! Petition: Growing fast and just 30 signatures away from its next major milestone, please take a look here at the Northumberland Coast Loop Petition. Website: Good level of traffic, with nearly 2,500 visitors since launch at the start of theContinue reading “N.C.L. Update 6.6.24”
Green Signals Episode 34: Hitachi Battery Class 802 an ideal fit for the Northumberland Coast Loop?
The latest Green Signals episode featuring Nigel Harris, and Richard Bowker CBE, featured a section on the battery fitting trial of Hitachi 802 Class EMU’s at Newton Aycliffe for Transpennine Express (TPE). As stated in the interview segment between Jim from Hitachi and Richard from Green Signals, the units are potentially ideally suited to routesContinue reading “Green Signals Episode 34: Hitachi Battery Class 802 an ideal fit for the Northumberland Coast Loop?”
A1 Dualling Alternative: The Northumberland Coast Loop
The SPACE for Gosforth group have, in recent articles such as this Environmental campaigners demand more answers on plans to dual A1 in Northumberland highlighted the numerous issues of dualling the A1 with regards to adding to road traffic, alongside the environmental costs of adding more greenhouse gas emissions at a time when targets forContinue reading “A1 Dualling Alternative: The Northumberland Coast Loop”
CRAG Campaign 4.5.24
The Chathill Rail Action Group (CRAG) is again campaigning for increased services to Chathill Station which is on the ECML between Berwick Upon Tweed, and Alnmouth (for Alnwick) stations. The recent Northumberland Gazette article Campaign gathers pace in bid to get more trains to call at Chathill Station discusses the campaign to date, with hopesContinue reading “CRAG Campaign 4.5.24”
N.C.L. 28th April 2024 – Alnwick and Cornhill Line reopening and A1 Dualling Debate
Disused Alnwick and Cornhill Line becoming the Borderline Greenway The first steps on reopening the Alnwick and Cornhill Railway as a greenway for walkers and cyclists has started in recent days, with trackbed clearance at the Alnwick end of the line beginning earlier this month. The route is being restyled as the ‘Borderline Greenway‘, andContinue reading “N.C.L. 28th April 2024 – Alnwick and Cornhill Line reopening and A1 Dualling Debate”
The Northumberland Coast Loop 