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April 9, 2026 | Commuter Rail

New stations open in Britain’s West Midlands

Five new stations added to West Midlands Railway commuter network centred on Birmingham.

December 16, 2024 | Infrastructure

British Northumberland Line reopens to passengers

28.8km line connects Newcastle with Ashington with further stations due to reopen in 2025.

August 7, 2024 | Main line

Driver training starts on Britain’s Northumberland Line

December reopening planned for line closed to passenger trains since 1964.

March 10, 2023 | Infrastructure

Northumberland Line to reopen under government scheme

The line will reduce journey times between Newcastle and Ashington from 1h 10min to 35 minutes.

January 23, 2021 | Infrastructure

£794m package to reopen British lines unveiled

TWO lines in England which have been closed for more than 50 years are due to be reopened under a £794m investment package announced on January 23 by British transport secretary, Mr Grant Shapps.

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