PREPARATIONS are underway for the resignalling and modernisation of the Newark to Lincoln route in 2022.
The multi-million pound project will see old telecommunications and signalling technology replaced, and control of the line transferred to the Lincoln Signalling Control Centre.
As a result, Swinderby mechanical signal box will be closed and 14 level crossings along the line will receive upgraded barriers, obstacle detection technology and warning lights.
Cross Lane level crossing in Colling ham will be closed and replaced by a new road.
Once the work is completed, line speeds will be raised from the current maximum of 50-70mph to 75mph, reducing journey times for East Midlands Railway and LNER trains to and from Lincoln.