DfT advise NCC to proceed with GRIP 3 study from Network Rail as quickly as possible.
NCC, AECOM &SENRUG present Demand Assessment Report to DfT, then tour the line and station sites.
AECOM Demand Assessment Report submitted to NCC
NCC receives Market Appraisal report and proceeds with Demand Assessment Report from AECOM
Closure of Alcan Smelter announced – but Network Rail say freight on the line still expected to increase.
NCC commission Market Appraisal report to meet new DfT (Department For Transport) requirements.
SENRUG hosts “hustings” meetings with parliamentary candidates for Wansbeck for the forthcoming general election. All support the scheme
NCC (Northumberland County Council) commence revision of its Local Transport Plan and list the scheme as it’s top priority.
ATOC (The Association of Train Operating Companies) includes scheme in its “Connecting Communities” Report. Now there is support from within…
Secretary of State Geoff Hoon visits the scheme. SENRUG Chair Dennis Fancett presents the scheme to him again at Woodhorn.…
