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Northumberland line training run: Northern’s No 158851 calls at Seaton Delaval, one of the stations which will be ready to open in December, on 5 August 2024 with working 3T25 from Newcastle to Ashington. Bill Welsh News

Northumberland line launch delayed to December

Bad weather hits construction

Mixed traffic railway: Nos 56103/098 hauling DCRail’s 6Z82 Tyne Yard to Humberstone Road working are about to be overtaken by LNER Azuma No 800111 forming the 07.55 Inverness to King’s Cross at Raskelf on 13 May 2024. Alex Ayre News Premium

Task Force to tackle ECML timetable challenge

New approach aims to resolve pathing conflicts

The first train calls at Dore & Totley's second platform following its completion. Network Rail News

Hope Valley blockade completes on time

Final commissioning works will mark completion of project

Second track and platform in place: Dore & Totley station on 12 March 2024, with a pair of EMR Class 158s passing on the main line. Tony Miles News

Hope Valley upgrade reaches completion

Dore South curve and Dore & Totley platform due for commissioning

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ASLEF plans Northern and LNER strikes

Strikes announced over 'failure to comply with agreements'

Track is laid on the Bamford Loop on the Hope Valley Line. Courtesy Network Rail News Premium

Final track laid on Hope Valley upgrade

Bamford loop expected to be operational in spring 2024

An artist's impression of the remodelled Ravensthorpe viaduct. Courtesy Network Rail News Premium

£3.9 billion for TransPennine Route Upgrade

Latest tranche of funding takes predicted total costs beyond £11bn

Upgrade for Penistone line: passengers board at Huddersfield. Tony Miles News

£47m Levelling Up funds for Penistone upgrade

Linespeed and capacity upgrades planned in major boost to line

The repairs to Plessey viaduct undertaken by Network Rail. Courtesy Network Rail News

Plessey viaduct repairs completed

Full working on both tracks restored

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ECML timetable change targeted for December 2024

SoS Harper gives go ahead for changes