Thursday 30 Mar 2023
Keelman’s Way reopens
- Region & Route:
- Eastern
The popular Northumberland footpath is reopening (Friday 31 March 2023) following a project to protect the railway line from erosion by the River Tyne.
The river had eroded the Keelman's Way footpath next to the tracks, so Network Rail has made some repairs and put defensive measures in place. These include installing rock armour and reinstating the slope along the river. This will help make sure further erosion does not affect the route between Wylam and Clara Vale,
Jonathan Ham, Lead Portfolio Manager for Network Rail, said:
“We had to close Keelman’s Way while we did some important work between Wylam and Clara Vale.
"Now that’s done we can keep the trains running safely and reliably through that section of track for future years.
"It also means that Keelman's Way footpath, which we know is well used by the community, can reopen.”
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