Project details
Portfolio: Transport
Area: County Durham, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland
Funding amount: £350,000 (Leamside South SOBC)
Project status: In progress
Delivery partner: Nexus, Network Rail, Durham County Council, E-Rail
Key contact: Transport Directorate
Key contact email: enquiries@northeastca.gov.uk
Page last updated 03-05-2024
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The Leamside Line is the most important piece of infrastructure for the economic future of the North East, which is why alongside cross party politicians and business leaders, we are leading the campaign for its re-opening.
The re-opening of the Line would provide critical connections – both passenger and freight – to towns and cities across the North East, helping to drive the economy and growth of the region using existing infrastructure.
Re-opening Leamside will enable parts of the region – who have no access to rail – to be connected with Newcastle, Sunderland and Teesside, as well as with significant employers like Nissan and Amazon.
The Leamside Line is the missing connection between recent Government investment in the north and south of the region and would connect South East Northumberland to Washington, Durham and Teesside.
Find out more about the Leamside Line.
