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Bedlington station opens as final piece of Northumberland Line restoration

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What is the exact date of the station opening? (Sources mention Sunday, March 29, but do not specify the year, which is implied to be 2025 from context.)
How many stations are on the Northumberland Line, and which ones were operational before Bedlington opened?
What are the specific travel time reductions expected once the line is fully operational compared to bus or car?
What is the current status of the half-hourly service between Newcastle and Ashington? (Is it already in effect or still pending?)
What were the specific reasons for the cost increase from £160 million to £298.5 million by December 2024?
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