Northumberland Park station set to open this weekend

Located on the Northumberland Line, Northumberland Park station will welcome passengers for the first time on Sunday, February 22, with the opening service scheduled to arrive at 8.10am.

It is the fifth new station on the line, which reopened in December 2024, for the first time in 60 years.

Alex Hornby, commercial and customer director at Northern, said: “We’ve been working hard to prepare for the opening of Northumberland Park and are looking forward to welcoming customers on board this weekend.

“The Northumberland Line is having a really positive impact on the region, and this new station will allow even more people to benefit from quick, convenient and affordable train travel that opens up a range of new opportunities.”

The Northumberland Line has already recorded more than one million journeys since reopening.

Glen Sanderson, leader of Northumberland County Council, said: “We’re so looking forward to this next station re-opening, marking the latest milestone in this hugely ambitious project which is exceeding all expectations.

“We’re looking forward to meeting passengers at the new station from Sunday.”

Martin Gannon, deputy mayor of the North East Combined Authority and cabinet member for transport, said the station’s completion follows a £10.9 million investment by the mayor.

He said: “This follows the mayor’s £10.9m investment to get Northumberland Park station completed so that passengers can now enjoy a simple, affordable journeys on the Northumberland Line and Metro alongside easy access to local bus and ferry services.

“We know how transformative good transport links are for local people, and we’ll continue to invest in regional schemes that deliver positive outcomes and opportunities for residents.”

The final stop on the line, Bedlington, is expected to open on March 29.