This is the track progress made so far. The diagram will be updated as we replace the line. Green track shows the parts replaced and red shows the areas that need to be completed. Each sleeper on the diagram represents 10 sleepers of the actual track.
Track restoration
12 August 2024
The arrival of the many sleepers required to restore the track. The hard work starts now.
14 September 2024
Saturday sees the work begin in earnest and new sleepers being laid and track gauge and alignment made good. Just a kilometre and around 1500 sleepers to go
25 September 2024
Railtrack students and their tutor Neil from Northumberland College here in Ashington are now working with us.
We have created a joint venture which is mutually beneficial as not only does it facilitate further practical experience for the students but also helps us in the re-laying of the track. It was a pleasure working with you all and we look forward to seeing you next time.
It makes us very proud to be able to work with other organisations within the local community .
2 October 2024
Having secured the funding we take the first delivery of ballast