Newsham Station is part of the wider Northumberland Line programme, which aims to enhance rail services across the region.
ORR’s authorisation of the station covers the construction of two platforms, a footbridge with stairs and lifts, waiting shelters, customer information screens, lighting, and other upgrades.
ORR’s authorisation is a key milestone in getting new, upgraded, or renewed infrastructure, such as Newsham Station, ready to open. It confirms that standards on areas like health and safety, accessibility, environmental protection, and reliability and availability have been met.
ORR has worked with Northumberland County Council and Network Rail from the outset of the project to support them through the authorisation process, ensuring that important checks and surveys were carried out.
Steve Fletcher, Deputy Director, Engineering and Asset Management at ORR, said:
Notes to Editors
- ORR authorises new and upgraded infrastructure like as part of its responsibility to authorise infrastructure and rolling stock that are new or have had a major upgrade or renewal.
- Letter of authorisation