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    VTEC, GC & HT Joint Line Diversions

    Heads up for those interested, RTT currently showing weekend of 28th October 2017 for diversions via Spalding and Lincoln. Looks like more services than previous years. http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/SPA/2017/10/28/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt And it probably...
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    When are NR going to fix the Joint Line

    The line between Peterborough and Doncaster via Lincoln is an embarrassment for Network Rail. Since the £280m upgrade the line has been and still is failing the general public who use/ cross the line and the train/freight operators in regards to the regular failures of the infrastructure. As...
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    Unusual Diversion: Nottingham to Norwich via the Joint Line

    Tomorrow (15th November) EMT will be diverting via Sleaford and Spalding due to engineering works in the Grantham area. Never seen this diversion before! http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/advanced/SPA/2015/11/15/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt I understand that services will...
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    EMT Odd workings today 09/03/15

    Can anyone explain this oddity from today please. All the services ran according to RTT, all EMT empty coach stock moves with a train terminating/starting at Metheringham of all places. 5K98 Nottingham - Peterborough via Sleaford and Spalding...
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    GN/GE Joint Line Opening Times

    Can anyone elaborate on the opening hours of this upgraded route. My understanding was that the route would be open Monday to Saturday, 6am to 10pm but looking at realtraintimes website for next year suggests freight traffic through the night...
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    East Coast Route Learning Query

    Any reason why EC are/ have been conducting route learning on GN/GE Joint Line. I see that this appeared scheduled for tomorrow (13/05/2014) from Doncaster West Yard to Peterborough with a return. http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O97972/2014/05/13/advanced
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    GN/GE Resignalling: Imminent Closure of Signalboxes

    As of end of service tomorrow (04/04/2014), Scopwick, Rowston, Blankney and Sleaford North will be closed as part of the upgrade. http://sleafordstandard.co.uk/news/business/business-news/next-phase-of-rail-crossing-and-signalling-refurbishment-reaches-sleaford-1-5973556 The online article is...
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    GN/GE Joint Line Updates Needed

    Hi to all, Im after some updates on how the upgrade is progressing along the 86 mile route between Peterborough and Doncaster via Lincoln as the project should be completed by April 2014 or the end of CP4. I have read in a rail magazine recently that the signalboxes on the...
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    Peterborough to Whitehaven

    Im trying to book a one way journey for four adults on a Sunday in May. National rail suggest 10.15 from Peterborough with two changes at Newcastle and Carlisle, arriving into Whitehaven at 16.10. I've tried East Coast, Northern,Virgin and Red Spotted Hanky booking engines. All seem to suggest...

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