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flag Bedlington station opens March 29, 2026, completing a £330M rail restoration to southeast Northumberland after decades.

flag Bedlington station on the Northumberland Line is set to open on March 29, 2026, completing a £330 million project to restore passenger rail service to southeast Northumberland for the first time since the 1960s. flag The final of six stations, it follows the December 2024 launch of the line, which has already seen over one million journeys. flag Seamless connections to the Metro network are now available, and from April 1, 2026, Mayor’s Fares will cap single trips at £2.50. flag The project, delayed by mine works, weather, and an unexploded bomb, has been praised for boosting jobs, education, and leisure access, with Northern considering additional carriages due to high demand. flag Future expansion to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is under study.

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