Date: 08/07/2013

Scottish rail chiefs could be asked to help reopen a key Northumberland line if Metro bosses will not expand faster, a new council chief has said.
Grant Davey said his biggest transport concern is to get the Ashington Blyth and Tyne railway line opened up to passenger services.
The Labour council boss said he would focus on the county^s rail links ahead of long-term issues such as dualling the A1.

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Looking south to Ashington Junction and signal box in March 2004.
Location: Ashington
Company: Newbiggin Branch (Blyth and Tyne Railway)
20/03/2004 Ewan Crawford

Looking across Station Road level crossing to Bedlington Station on 25 May 2004, looking north east from alongside Bedlington South signal box.
Location: Bedlington
Company: Bedlington Private Railway
25/05/2004 John Furnevel

The Blyth & Tyne railway viaduct over the River Blyth on 19 July 2011.
Location: River Blyth Viaduct
Company: Blyth and Tyne Railway
19/07/2011 Colin Alexander

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