Prøve GULL - Gratis
Minister backs calls for more carriages on line
The Chronicle
|January 03, 2026
THE rail minister has thrown his weight behind calls to bring in permanent additional carriages on the Northumberland Line.
More than 900,000 journeys have been made on the reopened rail line since it opened in December 2024, prompting calls for greater capacity.
However, operator Northern has said this is "challenging" due to the number of carriages available in the company's fleet.
Northern has temporarily allocated rolling stock from other routes as a short-term fix, but Rail Minister Lord Hendy has now instructed the operator to look for a permanent solution.
Northumberland County Council leader Coun Glen Sanderson said the Conservative-led administration at County Hall would keep the pressure on the Government and the rail companies to bring in more carriages.
Denne historien er fra January 03, 2026-utgaven av The Chronicle.
Abonner på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av kuraterte premiumhistorier og over 9000 magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
FLERE HISTORIER FRA The Chronicle
The Chronicle
A tale of two penalties for midfielder Le Fee
MIDFIELDER Enzo Le Fée reckons he has learned from his penalty miss against Brentford in the Premier League.
1 mins
January 13, 2026
The Chronicle
Dad set up support groups following son's tragic death
32-YEAR-OLD DIED AFTER STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
2 mins
January 13, 2026
The Chronicle
Drug users not receiving the right help
HUNDREDS of drug users in North Tyneside are not receiving the help they need to overcome their addiction, according to report estimates.
1 mins
January 13, 2026
The Chronicle
Great to Have Kai back, says Gunners star
MIKEL Merino is “buzzing” to have teammate Kai Havertz back from long-term injury as Premier League leaders Arsenal chase glory in four competitions.
1 min
January 13, 2026
The Chronicle
Pair quizzed over blaze at first floor flat
SUSPECTED firestarters have been quizzed over a blaze at a Tyneside home.
1 min
January 13, 2026
The Chronicle
Zahawi joining Reform UK after calling Farage 'racist'
FORMER Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has joined Reform UK.
1 mins
January 13, 2026
The Chronicle
Why your joint pain is worse in winter... and what to do about it
Cold weather can make joints stiffer
2 mins
January 13, 2026
The Chronicle
MUM BLAMES COUNCIL FOR FAILING TO EMPTY BINS NEAR HOUSE
A MUM stuck living with her “biggest phobia” says she hasn’t slept since Christmas Eve after discovering a rat in her home.
3 mins
January 13, 2026
The Chronicle
Raducanu holds on to world ranking
DESPITE a loss in her first match of 2026, Emma Raducanu maintains her position at No. 29 in the WTA rankings.
2 mins
January 13, 2026
The Chronicle
Fundraiser returns in memory of Janine
FAMILY AND FRIENDS AIM TO HIT £50K FOR DISEASE RESEARCH
2 mins
January 13, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size