Northumberland line reopens, carrying its first rail passengers since 1964

Service between Newcastle and Ashington resumes after long and challenging £300m renovation project

A previously abandoned railway line between Newcastle and Ashington has reopened, with passengers able to use the service for the first time in 60 years.

The Northumberland line ran its first passenger service since 1964 on Sunday morning, leaving Newcastle at 7:57am, shortly after sunrise, stopping at Seaton Delaval and arriving in Ashington to cheering crowds.