£1.5m track investment to deliver more reliable journeys in Lincolnshire

Tuesday 6 Oct 2026

£1.5m track investment to deliver more reliable journeys in Lincolnshire

Region & Route:: Eastern; | Eastern: East Midlands

A £1.5 million investment will renew nearly 1.2km of track near Snelland, Lincolnshire to deliver smoother, more reliable journeys for passengers travelling between Lincoln and Cleethorpes.

Passengers are advised that the work means buses will replace trains between Cleethorpes and Lincoln/Barton-on-Humber on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October.

Snelland level crossing, on Station Road, will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians from 22.00 on Friday 16 October until 05.30 on Monday 19 October. A signed diversion route via the B1202, B1399 and A158 will be in place.

The track renewal project will replace life-expired track components, reducing the need for maintenance and the chance of a temporary speed restriction being required in the future. Network Rail engineers will use nine engineering trains, road-rail vehicles and other specialist equipment to complete the work.

Eric Larocque, Network Rail’s East Midlands operations director, said:

“We’re investing £1.5 million to renew almost 1.2km of track near Snelland, replacing life-expired components and helping to deliver more reliable journeys for passengers.

“We’re sorry for the disruption and thank passengers and local residents for their patience while we complete these important improvements.”

Passengers should check with East Midlands Railway or National Rail before travelling.

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