The line was built in sections from 1834 onwards; the entire route between Carlisle London Road railway station and Redheugh in Gateshead was formally opened to passengers on 18 June 1838.
The line was built in sections from 1834 onwards. The entire route between Carlisle London Road railway station was formally opened to passengers on 18 June 1838. Redheugh in Gateshead was formally opened to passengers on 18 June 1838.