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The long-awaited Northumberland Line has officially reopened, promising to transform travel for communities across south-east Northumberland. The line connects Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth Bebside, Newsham, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland Park and Manors, running directly to Newcastle. Passengers can now travel from Ashington to Newcastle in around 35 minutes, with two trains per hour and fares capped at […]
Rail fares have risen this month making it the largest increase in a decade – but campaigners claim the Government is on the wrong track. Since March 5, prices have grown by 5.9% set by the Government that used the average earnings growth from July last year to set the cap. Fares haven’t risen as […]
Falling leaves and ageing trains are being blamed for delays to Metro services but solutions are on the way, says service operator Nexus. “Low rail adhesion” due to the change in seasons and a 43 year-old train fleet have been identified as reasons for a rise in delays on Metro services. But despite the on-going […]
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