Image source, Northumberland County CouncilImage caption, The Northumberland Line connects the south-east of the county to TynesideByJames RobinsonLocal Democracy Reporting ServicePublished15 December 2025 A formal bid to extend a railway line which has seen more than 900,000 passenger journeys in the year since it reopened has been submitted. Northumberland County Council asked the North East Combined Authority to extend the Northumberland Line, which connects south-east Northumberland to Tyneside, to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. Conservative leader of the council Glen Sanderson said the total cost of the scheme was yet to be worked out, adding: "It is going to be very expensive, but I'm sure it will be worthwhile." Labour North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said she would like to see the line extended further into the county. She said: "We'll support a business case to see what is possible." The success of the line has prompted discussions on extending it further, with Newbiggin identified as a key destination.
Published: December 15, 2025 5:43 pm
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