As a Northumberland resident and a frequent user personally of the A1, it was very welcome to see David Smith, MP for North Northumberland meeting with officials from National Highways to show them several problematic junctions along this stretch of road between Morpeth and Berwick. For those unfamiliar with it, it is a mixed routeContinue reading “Response to David Smith MP, North Northumberland on A1 Junction Improvements, BUT is improving and upgrading ECML the real solution?”
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The Seven Counties Rambler in Retrospect and N.C.L. Target 2030
On Saturday 8th March 2025, I was one of the many passengers aboard ‘The Seven Counties Rambler‘, operated by the Scottish Railway Preservation Society. It promised to be an epic and spectacular tour of Southern Scotland and Northern England, passing through Edinburgh, the outskirts of Glasgow, before heading south to Carlisle, a big loop takenContinue reading “The Seven Counties Rambler in Retrospect and N.C.L. Target 2030”
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”
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”
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!”
Reprieve for the 08:10 CrossCountry service from Alnmouth?
This recent article from the BBC suggests that the highly popular 08:10 CrossCountry service from Alnmouth (for Alnwick) might survive the December 2025 ECML timetable change, though this is not yet certain. CrossCountry wish to maintain the service serving Alnmouth, and as a very popular on (around 100 daily users of this train are quotedContinue reading “Reprieve for the 08:10 CrossCountry service from Alnmouth?”
742 In Support Of The Northumberland Coast Loop: Is It The Next Step For Rail In Northumberland?
The Northumberland Coast Loop petition is now finished as of this morning, Sunday 6th October 2024 and has gained the support of 742 persons in the last 12 months. With the fantastic support of 742 persons, we would like to call upon Glen Sanderson, leader of Northumberland County Council, as well as other elected leadersContinue reading “742 In Support Of The Northumberland Coast Loop: Is It The Next Step For Rail In Northumberland?”
The Northumberland Coast Loop 