Date: 19/11/2021

A major North East land owner and leisure operator has accused Northumberland County Council of a 'fluffy' economic case for the Northumberland Line rail project.

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Bosses accused of fluffy case for Northumberland Rail Line project

Northumberland Gazette

A major North East land owner and leisure operator has accused Northumberland County Council of a "fluffy" economic case for the Northumberland Line rail project.

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Weed-infested platform remains, minus all buildings, at Ashington station, Northumberland, closed with the line in 1964, looking south towards Newcastle, on 15th June 2018. A news report on 23rd January 2021 stated that £34 million funding has been found for the restoration of passenger services. The current estimate is an opening date in 2025. Lets hope so but it does sound a little ambitious, especially with the dreadful ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Location: Ashington
Company: Newbiggin Branch (Blyth and Tyne Railway)
15/06/2018 David Bosher

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