ORR’s authorisation covers the station’s two new platforms and associated features, including passenger information systems, help points, lighting, CCTV and ticketing facilities. The station also includes a new car park.
The regulator’s authorisation is a key milestone in getting new, upgraded, or renewed infrastructure, such as at Bedlington station, ready to open. It also confirms that standards on areas like health and safety, accessibility, environmental protection, reliability and availability have been met.
ORR has worked closely with Network Rail, Northern, and the wider project team through the authorisation process, ensuring that important checks and surveys were carried out.
Steve Fletcher, Deputy Director, Engineering and Asset Management at ORR, said:
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