TheBigD
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Can the line between Manton Jn and Syston North Jn cope with all the north to south freight avoiding Leicester?
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Even if HS2B (Eastern) is built I don't think that will provide anymore paths through Leicester for East West Freight due to this single Line section and the Block sections between Manton and Syston North Jns..
Apart from on a Sunday* when Melton box is closed the block sections aren't that big.
Longest block sections are east of Manton Junction towards Peterborough. During the last 9 day block on the MML, 3 MML services each way per hour, plus freight, in addition to the normal passenger and freight service ran without any problems.
* Melton box is opened on the Sundays when there are MML diversions.