BBCNEWS Click January 23, 2021 15:30:00
Closed in 1964 but still running freight. It means towns like ashington will have a Train Station after decades without one. Although its welcome, some say much more is needed. The northumberland line is one piece of the jigsaw, but if you dont invest in other critical infrastructure, in particular in the wider rail network, then the north east will never benefit from projects like h52 and Northern Powerhouse rail. Both services will run on diesel initially, rather than greener alternatives. The government say they are looking to bring back more lines previously cut. Now its time for a look at...