Decision

Northumberland Line: Transport and Works Act order

Approval to reintroduce passenger rail services to the existing railway line between Ashington in the County of Northumberland and Newcastle.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 1 April 2021
• Last updated: 27 June 2022 — See all updates

Documents

Northumberland Line order: application decision letter

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Northumberland Line order: inspector report

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Northumberland Line order application

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Highways/Transport-policy/northumberland-line.aspx

Proposed Northumberland Line Order screening decision

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Details

Approval by the Secretary of State for Transport to authorise Northumberland County Council to acquire compulsory land and rights in land, close level crossings in connection with development to reintroduce passenger rail services between Ashington and Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Application details

This application is made under the Transport and Works Act 1992:

• order: Northumberland Line order
• application status: decision issued
• date of application: 26 May 2021
• applicant: Northumberland County Council via Pinsent Masons

Published 1 April 2021
Last updated 27 June 2022 + show all updates

1. 27 June 2022

   Approval decision letter and inspector report published.

2. 27 May 2021

   Notice of application from Pinsent Masons to provide powers to re-introduce passenger rail services.

3. 1 April 2021

   First published.