Part of the new railway line is due to open in December, but no actual date has been announced.

The bridge crosses the Northumberland Line, due to begin passenger services this summer.

Travellers will pay no more than £3 for a single fare to travel between Ashington and Newcastle.

Major signalling and level crossing work has been completed on the new Northumberland line.

The government has approved the next stage of the proposed Northumberland Line.