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Blyth and Tyne reopening

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I'm hearing some rumours that contracts have been signed regarding the Blyth and Tyne line reopening which Northern will operate passenger services on.

I can't find anything in the media regarding this, nor can I find anything on this forum.

Does anyone have any further information regarding a timeline for reopening or whether or not it truly is going ahead? If it is true, it will be the first reopened/"new" line in the UK since the Borders Railway to Tweedbank I believe.
 
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I believe this is the thread you’re looking for:

Northumberland Line to be re-opened to passengers

This just in from New Civil Engineer: Northumberland freight line to be converted for commuter service Aecom and SLC Rail have secured £10M in funding to develop detailed designs to convert the freight-only Northumberland Line into a railway fit for commuters. Northumberland County Council is...
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