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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Neil Lancefield

Northumberland Line that closed in 1960s to reopen in summer 2024

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A north-east England railway line that closed to passengers in the 1960s is to reopen next year.

Transport Secretary Mark Harper announced that regular train services will return to the Northumberland Line between Newcastle and Ashington in summer 2024.

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