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Timetable Fears: Once again we find ourselves fighting the planned new ECML timetable, first proposed but then withdrawn following massive rejection from local stakeholders in 2021, but now back – we’re told with no substantive changes for Morpeth and Alnmouth, and with no further consultation. This means Morpeth could lose its off-peal LNER services, Alnmouth and Berwick would see services reduced and the local Northern service would terminate at Newcastle and not run through to MetroCentre, Hexham and Carlisle. SENRUG continues to fight these plans. See the SENRUG Press Release here. 

Morpeth Station Bus 436:  Whilst the bus no longer calls at the bus stop in the station bus turning circle, we are advised by the County Council it will still stop in Coopies Lane outside the station on a “hail and ride” basis. Stand on the station side of the road for buses to the Coopies Lane industrial estate, Hepscott and Stannington, and on the other side of the road for buses to the town centre and bus station. Times are available here. And please let us know of your experience in trying to board or alight from the bus at the station. SENRUG continues to campaign for a much more frequent bus service at Morpeth station, and also for regular buses to Cramlington station’s turning circle too. Bonus Quiz question: Look at the bus timetable at the link above, click on “show all stops” and then think: how many years ago did the Little Chef restaurant at the end of Stannington Station road close down?