Tyne marshalling yard was part of the 1955 modernisation plan by British Railways, and was opened up to traffic in 1963.

[2] The yard is 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Newcastle upon Tyne railway station,[3] between Team Valley and the town of Birtley.

As of 2015[update], it is a major hub for the Network Rail High Output renewals programme.

As of October 2016[update], there is a High Output Ballast Cleaner (HOBC) and Track Replacement System (TRS) serviced and maintained in the down primaries.

The Angel of the North is visible from the yard and main line on the high ground to the east.