New Ashington and Blyth to Newcastle rail line set to start running in 2024 The Department for Transport announces £34m funding to develop new Northumberland passenger services Get the latest Northumberland news and updates delivered straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice The planned re-opening of the Northumberland Line between Newcastle and Ashington has moved a step forward, after Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced £34m in funding to progress the scheme.