Tyne Valley Line Rail Users Group
@tvrug.bsky.social
The Tyne Valley Rail Users' Group (TVRUG) is the campaigning group for users of /those with an interest in, the Newcastle - Carlisle rail line. #ExploreTheNorth
TRAVEL WARNING!
We are relieved to learn of no apparent serious injuries following a derailment of an @avantiwestcoast.bsky.social Avanti
Service near Shap.
There are likely to be significant cancellations for a number of days however.
Please check:
www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disr...
We are relieved to learn of no apparent serious injuries following a derailment of an @avantiwestcoast.bsky.social Avanti
Service near Shap.
There are likely to be significant cancellations for a number of days however.
Please check:
www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disr...
Incident: Penrith | National Rail
Avoid travel if possible: major disruption between Carlisle and Preston expected until the end of the day. Find details of all current incidents on National Rail Enquiries.
www.nationalrail.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
TRAVEL WARNING!
We are relieved to learn of no apparent serious injuries following a derailment of an @avantiwestcoast.bsky.social Avanti
Service near Shap.
There are likely to be significant cancellations for a number of days however.
Please check:
www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disr...
We are relieved to learn of no apparent serious injuries following a derailment of an @avantiwestcoast.bsky.social Avanti
Service near Shap.
There are likely to be significant cancellations for a number of days however.
Please check:
www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disr...
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by last night's terrible events, and we thank all the emergency services for their dedication and commitment.
November 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by last night's terrible events, and we thank all the emergency services for their dedication and commitment.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We have made the BBC News today in relation to our campaign to improve access at #Hexham Station.
Several other organisations are also involved & have helped to secure this first step, such as our colleagues at @tvcrp.bsky.social as well as @julianvaughan.bsky.social
We have made the BBC News today in relation to our campaign to improve access at #Hexham Station.
Several other organisations are also involved & have helped to secure this first step, such as our colleagues at @tvcrp.bsky.social as well as @julianvaughan.bsky.social
Hexham train station's accessibility improvements praised but 'lift needed'
A railway users' group welcomes a move to ensure staff are present to operate a step-free crossing.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We have made the BBC News today in relation to our campaign to improve access at #Hexham Station.
Several other organisations are also involved & have helped to secure this first step, such as our colleagues at @tvcrp.bsky.social as well as @julianvaughan.bsky.social
We have made the BBC News today in relation to our campaign to improve access at #Hexham Station.
Several other organisations are also involved & have helped to secure this first step, such as our colleagues at @tvcrp.bsky.social as well as @julianvaughan.bsky.social
As part of our campaign with other groups for better access at #Hexham we've helped secure change:
Northern staff are on duty to provide assistance to #passengers from FIRST to LAST train of the day now, to assist anyone with need to use the 'barrow crossing'.
#passengerassistance
🦽🚄👏
Northern staff are on duty to provide assistance to #passengers from FIRST to LAST train of the day now, to assist anyone with need to use the 'barrow crossing'.
#passengerassistance
🦽🚄👏
July 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
As part of our campaign with other groups for better access at #Hexham we've helped secure change:
Northern staff are on duty to provide assistance to #passengers from FIRST to LAST train of the day now, to assist anyone with need to use the 'barrow crossing'.
#passengerassistance
🦽🚄👏
Northern staff are on duty to provide assistance to #passengers from FIRST to LAST train of the day now, to assist anyone with need to use the 'barrow crossing'.
#passengerassistance
🦽🚄👏
If you live in the #NorthEastCombinedAuthority area please complete the survey on #publictransport #journeyplanning
www.surveymonkey.com/r/onlinejour...
We and our @tvcrp.bsky.social colleagues know there's demand for printed timetables so please comment in Question 12 to say you still want them.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/onlinejour...
We and our @tvcrp.bsky.social colleagues know there's demand for printed timetables so please comment in Question 12 to say you still want them.
July 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
If you live in the #NorthEastCombinedAuthority area please complete the survey on #publictransport #journeyplanning
www.surveymonkey.com/r/onlinejour...
We and our @tvcrp.bsky.social colleagues know there's demand for printed timetables so please comment in Question 12 to say you still want them.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/onlinejour...
We and our @tvcrp.bsky.social colleagues know there's demand for printed timetables so please comment in Question 12 to say you still want them.
For anyone with an interest in all things #rail and rail related, these two "Fireside Talks" in the Old Water Tower, Haltwhistle, at 4pm on 11th June and the 11th July, could be interesting.
Please be aware it is advance tickets only - available here:
tvcrp.sumupstore.com/products
Please be aware it is advance tickets only - available here:
tvcrp.sumupstore.com/products
May 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM
For anyone with an interest in all things #rail and rail related, these two "Fireside Talks" in the Old Water Tower, Haltwhistle, at 4pm on 11th June and the 11th July, could be interesting.
Please be aware it is advance tickets only - available here:
tvcrp.sumupstore.com/products
Please be aware it is advance tickets only - available here:
tvcrp.sumupstore.com/products
For any Art Lovers, or even just art-curious, this 3-course event might be of some interest...
#Monet
#Haltwhistle
#Monet
#Haltwhistle
May 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
For any Art Lovers, or even just art-curious, this 3-course event might be of some interest...
#Monet
#Haltwhistle
#Monet
#Haltwhistle
We are inviting residents of the #Wetheral area to come to the Parish Council AGM so we can learn more about what people want from their #railway.
@tvcrp.bsky.social will also be attending.
#communityrail providing a voice for communities
#trains #timetables #railwaystation #GreatCorby
@tvcrp.bsky.social will also be attending.
#communityrail providing a voice for communities
#trains #timetables #railwaystation #GreatCorby
May 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We are inviting residents of the #Wetheral area to come to the Parish Council AGM so we can learn more about what people want from their #railway.
@tvcrp.bsky.social will also be attending.
#communityrail providing a voice for communities
#trains #timetables #railwaystation #GreatCorby
@tvcrp.bsky.social will also be attending.
#communityrail providing a voice for communities
#trains #timetables #railwaystation #GreatCorby
Please be aware that the lifts at the MetroCentre station are out of order.
#MetroCentre
#MetroCentre
March 31, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Please be aware that the lifts at the MetroCentre station are out of order.
#MetroCentre
#MetroCentre
Why not pop along and see if you can grab a bargain...
March 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Why not pop along and see if you can grab a bargain...
We know there's no instant fix, and a lasting solution will take time, but we welcome efforts to improve access...
www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/2500568...
www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/2500568...
Petition calls for step-free access at station
A petition has been launched calling for Hexham station to become more accessible.
www.hexham-courant.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We know there's no instant fix, and a lasting solution will take time, but we welcome efforts to improve access...
www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/2500568...
www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/2500568...
Please can we all get behind the campaign to make #Hexham Station more #accessible, by signing the petition, and then sharing far and wide too!
TVRUG are pleased to be a part, but we need everyone to sign and share the petition, as one of the first stages:
www.change.org/p/make-hexha...
TVRUG are pleased to be a part, but we need everyone to sign and share the petition, as one of the first stages:
www.change.org/p/make-hexha...
Sign the Petition
Make Hexham station Accessible for All!
www.change.org
March 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Please can we all get behind the campaign to make #Hexham Station more #accessible, by signing the petition, and then sharing far and wide too!
TVRUG are pleased to be a part, but we need everyone to sign and share the petition, as one of the first stages:
www.change.org/p/make-hexha...
TVRUG are pleased to be a part, but we need everyone to sign and share the petition, as one of the first stages:
www.change.org/p/make-hexha...
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Storm Éowyn clearly has the potential to cause severe service disruption or full cancellations, from Friday onwards with a "DO NOT TRAVEL" warning in place.
Can all passengers please view the most up to date information available at:
www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disr...
Storm Éowyn clearly has the potential to cause severe service disruption or full cancellations, from Friday onwards with a "DO NOT TRAVEL" warning in place.
Can all passengers please view the most up to date information available at:
www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disr...
January 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Storm Éowyn clearly has the potential to cause severe service disruption or full cancellations, from Friday onwards with a "DO NOT TRAVEL" warning in place.
Can all passengers please view the most up to date information available at:
www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disr...
Storm Éowyn clearly has the potential to cause severe service disruption or full cancellations, from Friday onwards with a "DO NOT TRAVEL" warning in place.
Can all passengers please view the most up to date information available at:
www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disr...
The anniversary Rail Sale is now on, to celebrate 200 years since the birth of the modern railway.
But hurry - Sale ends 20 Jan. 2025.
Travel from 17 Jan. to 31 March 2025.
#Railway200 #RailSale
(Link below can be slow due to demand):
greatbritishrailsale.nationalrail.co.uk#/great-briti...
But hurry - Sale ends 20 Jan. 2025.
Travel from 17 Jan. to 31 March 2025.
#Railway200 #RailSale
(Link below can be slow due to demand):
greatbritishrailsale.nationalrail.co.uk#/great-briti...
January 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The anniversary Rail Sale is now on, to celebrate 200 years since the birth of the modern railway.
But hurry - Sale ends 20 Jan. 2025.
Travel from 17 Jan. to 31 March 2025.
#Railway200 #RailSale
(Link below can be slow due to demand):
greatbritishrailsale.nationalrail.co.uk#/great-briti...
But hurry - Sale ends 20 Jan. 2025.
Travel from 17 Jan. to 31 March 2025.
#Railway200 #RailSale
(Link below can be slow due to demand):
greatbritishrailsale.nationalrail.co.uk#/great-briti...
There's only 1 day to go until you can #grababargain in the Rail Sale 2025.
Tickets on sale 14th to 20th Jan (while they last), for travel from 17 Jan to 31 Mar.
You can save up to 50%.
Get ready, get set for tomorrow!
#trains #traintickets #sale
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Tickets on sale 14th to 20th Jan (while they last), for travel from 17 Jan to 31 Mar.
You can save up to 50%.
Get ready, get set for tomorrow!
#trains #traintickets #sale
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Back and bigger than ever: rail sale offers up to half price discounts on over 2 million tickets
Discounted rail ticket prices will apply to journeys made between 17 January and 31 March 2025 across Great Britain.
www.gov.uk
January 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
There's only 1 day to go until you can #grababargain in the Rail Sale 2025.
Tickets on sale 14th to 20th Jan (while they last), for travel from 17 Jan to 31 Mar.
You can save up to 50%.
Get ready, get set for tomorrow!
#trains #traintickets #sale
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Tickets on sale 14th to 20th Jan (while they last), for travel from 17 Jan to 31 Mar.
You can save up to 50%.
Get ready, get set for tomorrow!
#trains #traintickets #sale
www.gov.uk/government/n...
As 2024 starts to draw to a close, may we wish all our members, friends, and all Tyne Valley Railway Line users, a Very Merry Christmas, filled with peace, love and happiness.
Merry Christmas everyone!
🙏✝️🎄🎉🎊♥️
Merry Christmas everyone!
🙏✝️🎄🎉🎊♥️
December 24, 2024 at 8:50 PM
As 2024 starts to draw to a close, may we wish all our members, friends, and all Tyne Valley Railway Line users, a Very Merry Christmas, filled with peace, love and happiness.
Merry Christmas everyone!
🙏✝️🎄🎉🎊♥️
Merry Christmas everyone!
🙏✝️🎄🎉🎊♥️
TRAVEL UPDATE:
Sadly it's even WORSE again today, with 4 out of the first 5 #NorthernRailway trains from Carlisle to Newcastle CANCELLED this Christmas Eve daytime.
But at least we know now why @chrisreamusic.bsky.social was DRIVING home for Christmas 🎄🤣😭🚊😭
@tvcrp.bsky.social - for info
Sadly it's even WORSE again today, with 4 out of the first 5 #NorthernRailway trains from Carlisle to Newcastle CANCELLED this Christmas Eve daytime.
But at least we know now why @chrisreamusic.bsky.social was DRIVING home for Christmas 🎄🤣😭🚊😭
@tvcrp.bsky.social - for info
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
With 5 cancellations so far this morning on the Tyne Valley Line, this will have an effect on the rest of the day's #Northern Timetable.
The worst possible time of the year for it too 😭 🎄🚊
Please check before travel, at:
www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-upda...
With 5 cancellations so far this morning on the Tyne Valley Line, this will have an effect on the rest of the day's #Northern Timetable.
The worst possible time of the year for it too 😭 🎄🚊
Please check before travel, at:
www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-upda...
December 24, 2024 at 12:09 PM
TRAVEL UPDATE:
Sadly it's even WORSE again today, with 4 out of the first 5 #NorthernRailway trains from Carlisle to Newcastle CANCELLED this Christmas Eve daytime.
But at least we know now why @chrisreamusic.bsky.social was DRIVING home for Christmas 🎄🤣😭🚊😭
@tvcrp.bsky.social - for info
Sadly it's even WORSE again today, with 4 out of the first 5 #NorthernRailway trains from Carlisle to Newcastle CANCELLED this Christmas Eve daytime.
But at least we know now why @chrisreamusic.bsky.social was DRIVING home for Christmas 🎄🤣😭🚊😭
@tvcrp.bsky.social - for info
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
With 5 cancellations so far this morning on the Tyne Valley Line, this will have an effect on the rest of the day's #Northern Timetable.
The worst possible time of the year for it too 😭 🎄🚊
Please check before travel, at:
www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-upda...
With 5 cancellations so far this morning on the Tyne Valley Line, this will have an effect on the rest of the day's #Northern Timetable.
The worst possible time of the year for it too 😭 🎄🚊
Please check before travel, at:
www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-upda...
December 23, 2024 at 11:23 AM
SERVICE DISRUPTION:
With 5 cancellations so far this morning on the Tyne Valley Line, this will have an effect on the rest of the day's #Northern Timetable.
The worst possible time of the year for it too 😭 🎄🚊
Please check before travel, at:
www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-upda...
With 5 cancellations so far this morning on the Tyne Valley Line, this will have an effect on the rest of the day's #Northern Timetable.
The worst possible time of the year for it too 😭 🎄🚊
Please check before travel, at:
www.northernrailway.co.uk/service-upda...
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
It might be worth checking with National Rail as to journey times or disruptions today - not so much just the weather, but because of a specific technical issue this morning affecting signalling nationally...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It might be worth checking with National Rail as to journey times or disruptions today - not so much just the weather, but because of a specific technical issue this morning affecting signalling nationally...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Train delays after UK rail network hit by nationwide fault
National Rail says it is investigating a fault with an emergency radio system used to communicate with drivers.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 10:26 AM
TRAVEL ADVISORY:
It might be worth checking with National Rail as to journey times or disruptions today - not so much just the weather, but because of a specific technical issue this morning affecting signalling nationally...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It might be worth checking with National Rail as to journey times or disruptions today - not so much just the weather, but because of a specific technical issue this morning affecting signalling nationally...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Happy Birthday to us!
Whilst we were born as a Rail Users Group back in March 2000, today is the day we joined Blue sky and created this account!
Hello everyone!
Whilst we were born as a Rail Users Group back in March 2000, today is the day we joined Blue sky and created this account!
Hello everyone!
harry potter is looking out of a train window while riding a train .
ALT: harry potter is looking out of a train window while riding a train .
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Happy Birthday to us!
Whilst we were born as a Rail Users Group back in March 2000, today is the day we joined Blue sky and created this account!
Hello everyone!
Whilst we were born as a Rail Users Group back in March 2000, today is the day we joined Blue sky and created this account!
Hello everyone!