Newsham station to open in mid-March, part of the Northumberland Line project. Ashington and Seaton Delaval opened in December.
Over 110,000 trips happened on the line. The line reopened after many years, having been closed since the 1960s. The exact date for Newsham is coming soon. Bedlington, Blyth, and another park will open later.
A council leader revealed expansion plans. They want to extend the railway to Newbiggin. Building this line took courage, leaders said. They dealt with many project challenges and are happy for another station to open.
The new line is nationally important. It helps thousands avoid daily traffic. People hope to see the full line open soon, including the Newbiggin extension. They focus on a truly transformational result.
Newsham Station targeted a February ending opening; it was originally to open with the others. However, the opening faced delays sometime ago.
The project has not been simple. Costs rose by £130 million, bringing the total cost to £298.5 million. Engineering also presented difficulties during repair.
Managers look forward to opening Newsham station because they worked hard for years planning. The line impacts the region greatly, giving opportunities to many people. They use it for work and leisure travel.
The opening of Newsham is a proud effort made possible by hard work. More milestones are coming. They are committed to the project and want minimal disruption for folks. Passenger rail access restores to the region, as the original line closed many years ago.