OREANDA-NEWS. Rail passengers are reminded of just-under a fortnight of changes to train travel between Spalding and Peterborough as the next - and final - stage of investment to the Great Northern Great Eastern (GNGE) line starts this Wednesday (22 October).

Twelve modernised level crossings and new signalling between Spalding and Werrington Junction will be brought in to use as rail engineers carry out the next phase of investment to transform the GNGE line, which runs between Peterborough and Doncaster via Spalding. This work has also seen the level crossing at Fox Covert close, and the new footbridge open.

Justin Page, area director for Network Rail, explained: "The GNGE line is an important route for both freight and passenger trains. Demand for rail services continues to grow and the upgrade of this line is an important project to help meet that demand.

"In just twelve days our engineers will install modern signalling which will help to allow for future increases in services as well as improving reliability. At the same time, ten level crossings will be upgraded with the latest technology and the barrow crossing at Spalding station will be removed - further improving the safety of our network.

"This is an essential element of our continuing investment in Britain's railway. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience to passengers and the public during this time, and thank the local community for their patience while we transform the GNGE line."