<strong>Closed in 1964 as part of the Beeching rail cuts, the Northumberland line reopened on 15 December 2024 connecting Newcastle and Ashington. The project involved the reopening of an 18-mile section of the line and the construction of six rail stations.</strong>

A team of specialist property, planning, and infrastructure lawyers at Broadfield advised the project promoters, Northumberland County Council, on the project.

The team of seven lawyers provided advice on planning and consenting matters and on the compulsory purchase of land surrounding the station sites, lease agreements, and transfers of the stations to Network Rail.

The project was supported by several key partners, including the Department for Transport (DfT), Transport for the North (TfN), Nexus and Northern Trains Limited, North Tyneside Council, North of Tyne Combined Authority, and Newcastle City Council.

The <a href="https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/News/2024/Dec/Opening-date-announced-for-Northumberland-Line.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCC</a> said,