New East Coast Main Line station in Killingworth to be considered

A new station on the East Coast Main Line could be created at Killingworth as part of regeneration works.

North Tyneside Council bosses have now signed off plans to explore the feasibility of the new station in the Killingworth area.

North Tyneside Council's cabinet approved a series of improvements for the communities and villages in the north west of the borough ranging from a face-lift to Fryer's Millennium Green in Burradon to refreshing waggonways with new surfaces and drainage. However, the authority has also stated that it will work alongside the North East Combined Authority, on the feasibility of a new station in the Killingworth area.

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In addition, the local authority has also stated it will work with the combined authority, led by Labour Mayor Kim McGuinness, to improve travel routes and explore options for cleaner and shared vehicles.

Deputy Mayor for North Tyneside and cabinet member responsible for regeneration, culture and economic development, Coun Carl Johnson said: “Our Ambition for the North West has been guided by our residents. We have been listening carefully to what they want for their area through a series of consultation events and we would like to thank everyone who took part.

“People told us they wanted to see improvements to transport, better access to local services, and more care for their environment. These plans achieve all those goals, and there are exciting changes on the way to make Killingworth Lakeside Park and the waggonways network more attractive places for local people and visitors to enjoy spending time.

“The North West of North Tyneside is already a great place to live, and people in the area are rightly proud of their industrial and mining heritage, beautiful green spaces and close communities. Our Ambition for the North West builds on that, and I am delighted to see these plans approved by Cabinet."

The local authority has also been consulting with residents on improvement plans for the villages for Killingworth, Annitsford, Dudley, Fordley, Camperdown, Burradon, Wideopen and Seaton Burn. The plans are due to be published in October next year, and will include new signs, landscaping and opportunities for public art at the main entrances of the villages.

Plans for Forest Hall, West Moor, Benton, Longbenton, Palmersville and Holystone are being drawn up and will be open to consultation in spring 2025.