Category Archives: Northumberland Coast Loop

Northumberland Coast Loop: Ashington

As can be seen from the route map below, the Northumberland Coast Loop wouldn’t directly serve Ashington, with it being on a branch from the main route between Newcastle and Berwick. This is perhaps most clearly seen on the geographical map from Rail Map Online below, where after leaving the main route at Bedlington, theContinue reading “Northumberland Coast Loop: Ashington”

Northumberland Coast Loop – The Business Case

The Northumberland Coast Loop is a proposal to see a range of services introduced on the alternative through route between Newcastle Upon Tyne and Berwick Upon Tweed (and destinations beyond) via Bedlington. East Coast Main Line (Existing Services) As of February 2024, the East Coast Main Line (ECML) is the only passenger carrying line alongContinue reading “Northumberland Coast Loop – The Business Case”

Acklington Station: Services explained

The previous post covered Bedlington Station services, which would see two services running through the station (Northumberland Line services to/from Ashington, alongside the potential N’land Coast Loop services between Newcastle and Berwick), and a terminating service coming from Morpeth (this is the current Carlisle – Newcastle ‘Northern’ train being extended to Bedlington). While Bedlington isContinue reading “Acklington Station: Services explained”

The Northumberland Coast Loop through South East Northumberland and North Tyneside.

The map above shows the route of the proposed Northumberland Coast Loop through South East Northumberland, which shares a common route with the Northumberland Line between Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Bedlington, Northumberland. It then heads westwards and rejoins the East Coast Main Line (ECML) near Pegswood and Morpeth, allowing access towards North Northumberland and Edinburgh. While thisContinue reading “The Northumberland Coast Loop through South East Northumberland and North Tyneside.”