The significant investment will see more than 5,600 new sleepers and 5,636 tonnes of new ballast installed near Ancaster. This work is crucial for enhancing the reliability and resilience of the railway infrastructure.
To facilitate the renewal, Network Rail teams will utilise specialist engineering trains and road-rail vehicles. The project follows previous investments of £1.5 million near Snelland and £1.4 million between Sleaford and Boston in October.
“"This investment will help provide a safer and more reliable railway for passengers and freight services. By renewing track, sleepers and ballast, we’re ensuring this section of railway remains strong for years to come – reducing the need for unplanned maintenance and helping to deliver more reliable journeys."
The improvement work will necessitate rail replacement buses operating between Grantham and Sleaford over two weekends: 7-8 November and 14-15 November. Passengers travelling between Nottingham and Skegness are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.
Philippa Cresswell, customer experience director for East Midlands Railway, stated: “We understand that changes to your journey can be inconvenient, and we’d like to thank customers for their patience while Network Rail carries out this essential work to help improve the reliability of the railway for the future.”
Passengers using rail replacement services are reminded to pack light and be mindful of transfer times between train and bus/coach. Journey details should be checked with train operators or National Rail before travelling.
Additional service information for the weekends of 7 and 8 November includes amended timetables and specific train terminations and departures between Grantham and Nottingham.
