Opening date announced for latest Northumberland Line station as Northern celebrates one million users
Passengers have made more than 1,000,000 journeys on the Northumberland Line, just over a year after it opened.
Northern, which runs services along the route, marked the milestone during an event held at Blyth Bebside station earlier today.
It comes after the line reopened to passengers – for the first time in 60 years – in December 2024, thanks to a project involving the Department for Transport, Network Rail, Northumberland County Council and Northern.
Services currently call at Newcastle, Manors and new stations in Seaton Delaval, Newsham, Blyth Bebside and Ashington, with a journey along the entire route taking around 35 minutes and a single ticket costing no more than £3.
The next station, Northumberland Park, is due to open to customers on Sunday, 22 February.
Alex Hornby, Northern’s commercial and customer director, said: “Hitting this massive milestone just over a year after the opening of the line is a fantastic achievement.
"It reflects so positively on everyone at Northern, who deliver the service each and every day, as well our trusted partners.
“This shows just how successful the line has been for our communities in Northumberland, opening up a range of new opportunities by providing fast and affordable transport to Newcastle and throughout the region.
“There’s a reason for each and every journey and it’s been fantastic to hear the line is allowing customers to get to work and important appointments, visit family and enjoy days out with friends."