| Poacher Line | |
|---|---|
 Poacher Line | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | Network Rail |
| Locale | Lincolnshire East Midlands |
| Termini |
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| Stations | 19 |
| Service | |
| Type | Heavy rail |
| System | National Rail |
| Operator(s) | East Midlands Railway |
| Rolling stock | |
| History | |
| Opened | 1848-1873 |
| Technical | |
| Number of tracks | Two (one from Sleaford to Heckington and Hubberts Bridge to Sibsey, with a passing loop at Boston) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 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.