The Anonymous Widower

Could Northern Trains Eliminate Diesel Trains From Newcastle Station?

Destinations served by Northern Trains from Newcastle, include the following stations.

• Ashington – 18.6 miles – Not-Electrified
• Carlisle – 61.5 miles – Electrified
• Chathill – 46 miles – Electrified
• Darlington – 36.1 miles – Electrified
• Hexham – 22 miles – Not-Electrified
• Morpeth – 16.6 miles – Electrified
• Nunthorpe – 51 miles – Not-Electrified

I believe that with short lengths of electrification at Nunthorpe and some platforms in Newcastle station, that battery-electric trains could serve all the routes to non-electrified stations, given that battery-electric trains seem to be capable of around a hundred miles on batteries.

June 17, 2026 Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Ashington Station, Carlisle Station, Chathill Station, Darlington Station, Hexham Station, Morpeth Station, Newcastle Station, Nunthorpe Station, Partial Electrification | Leave a comment