Over the last few weeks I have spent considerable time preparing a Funding Application to Northern’s Seed Corn Fund for half the cost of a Feasibility Study looking at the possibility of establish a local, hourly each way train service between Morpeth and Berwick, calling at all stations and also re-opening Belford, Beal and possibly Warkworth stations. Today that application was finally submitted. The County Council have promised to match the other 50% of the funding if the Northern application is successful, with SENRUG also making a token contribution. I am grateful to the following who have also provided SENRUG with letters of support: Ann-Marie Trevelyan MP, Morpeth Town Council, Pegswood Parish Council, Widdrington Station and Stobswood Parish Council, Adderstone & Lucker Parish Council, Belford Parish Council, Berwick Town Council, Berwick Regeneration Committee, Alnmouth Station Adopter Group, Chathill Station Adopter. Let’s hope we’ll be successful and we can get this study underway soon.
