Could the delay in completing both Blyth Bebside and Northumberland Park be an opportunity for longer platforms to handle longer trains, not just for the Northumberland Coast Loop but for wider use too? Firstly, the intention of the Northumberland Coast Loop would be to see semi-fast trains serving both of these stations, so making themContinue reading “Build Long Platforms at Blyth Bebside and Northumberland Park?”
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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”
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.”
The Northumberland Coast Loop 