May 2022 recast to provide foundation for future enhancements. [See below for ScotRail press release of the 20th. -RS]

(Permalink) Consultation ScotRail Timetabling

ScotRail is unveiling plans for new timetables from May 2022, showing that it is 'Fit For The Future'.

It is part of a public consultation, as customers return to using Scotland's Railway.

It comes almost 18 months after Scotland went into its first COVID-19 lockdown, leading to the worst financial crisis the rail industry has experienced as passenger numbers dropped by 90 per cent.
(Permalink) Consultation ScotRail Timetabling

There's still time for people to have their say in a major consultation on the reintroduction of a rail passenger service in Northumberland.
The council's been delighted with the response so far, with over 500 people taking the time to give their views on detailed plans for the Northumberland Line “ which will connect Ashington to central Newcastle with a number of stops in between.
Progress on the scheme has already been welcomed by government which has described the project as 'transformational'.
The consultation is available until December 14by going to nland.uk/line
With a proposed opening date for passenger services in winter 2023, thousands of residents a day could be transported between Ashington and Newcastle in just over half an hour, while the scheme could boost the local economy by up to £470m.
The ambitious scheme includes new stations at Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth Bebside, Newsham, Seaton Delaval and Northumberland Park in North Tyneside, as well as upgrades to the track and changes to level crossings where bridges or underpasses may need to be built.
(Permalink) Blyth and Tyne Railway Consultation Northumberland Line