Northumberland County Council, in conjunction with Northern, organise a special train to run round the the Northumberland Line as far…
GRIP 2B completed by Network Rail but does not offer anticipated cost savings. NCC say they are still committed to…
The Chief Economist to the Bank of England visits Ashington, and blogs his hunch is the benefits of re-opening the…
Re-opening Ashington Blyth & Tyne Line specifically mentioned in government statement “A Strategic Vision For Rail”
NCC asks Network Rail for an interim study – dubbed GRIP 2B – – to see if both costs for…
Northumberland Local Council Elections. Conservatives take control though 1 seat short of overall majority
Northumberland County Council announce they are proceeding with the GRIP 3 Study from Network Rail. This means staff are authorised…
Northumberland County Council receive full GRIP 2 Report from Network Rail, and seek internal approval to proceed to GRIP 3.…
North East Combined Authority publishes “ METROFUTURES – The combined future of Metro and local rail in the North East”.…
Northumberland County Council receive GRIP 2 report back from Network Rail – but without some key financial data that is…