(31 Jul 2024, 7:43 pm)Storx wrote September is the date that's been thrown around lately for the opening. The new bridge at Newsham is what's delaying the driver training though, as the level crossing needs to be shut before they can reopen the line since it's not compatable with the new signalling (for obvious reasons).

There's paths booked for next monday though (bridge opens tomorrow) - https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/...59?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt&toc=NT

Whether it happens, who knows.

Will it be that quick though? You'd assume the old road will need properly blocking off prior to trains being allowed through. 

If it's anything to go by, the Borders Railway (which is around 40% longer than this) had 12 weeks of driver training. I'd imagine this may need slightly less time, but I do think the continued absence of a firm opening date is telling. 

You're going to need to announce this ahead of time, and time is ticking.