Date: 11/01/2024

The construction of two new stations on the Northumberland Line could be delayed by up to six months, it has been revealed.

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Having reversed at Newsham, UK Railtours' excursion is now returning north to North Blyth, seen here on Bedlington level crossing and about to again pass through the disused station, closed on 2nd November 1964, in pouring rain on 7th April 2018. Bedlington is due for reopening now that funding for the resumption of passenger services on the line to Ashington was at long last granted in January 2021.
Location: Bedlington
Company: Morpeth Branch (Blyth and Tyne Railway)
07/04/2018 David Bosher

UK Railtours' excursion on Bebside level crossing on the Ashington line in Northumberland, heading south, on 7th April 2018. The now demolished station was on the south side of the crossing and closed with the line on 2nd November 1964. However, funding was granted in January 2021 for reopening this line to passengers - and about time too - with a new station here to be called Blyth Bebside.
Location: Bebside
Company: Bedlington Private Railway
07/04/2018 David Bosher

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