Poacher Line

Poacher Line
Poacher Line
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
LocaleLincolnshire
East Midlands
Termini
  • Skegness
  • Nottingham
Stations19
Service
TypeHeavy rail
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)East Midlands Railway
Rolling stock
History
Opened1848-1873
Technical
Number of tracksTwo (one from Sleaford to Heckington and Hubberts Bridge to Sibsey, with a passing loop at Boston)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

The Grantham–Skegness line, promoted originally as the Poacher Line, runs for 55 miles (89 km) between Grantham and Skegness in Lincolnshire, England. Trains on this route generally operate hourly from Nottingham to Skegness via the Nottingham to Grantham Line, with additional slower stopping services at peak times. The line is operated by East Midlands Railway, using Class 170 Turbostar and Class 158 Express Sprinter diesel multiple units.