MML slow lines north of Bedford

[zwk500]

Question:- The Kettering-Corby line has a half hourly service (360s) and line speed is quite good, however the section north of Corby to Manton Jct only sees a sparse passenger service (much freight though) so presumably hasn't been upgraded? What's the max line speed on the Corby-Manton Jct section? Some passenger services were diverted this way a few weekend's ago with reversal at Leicester with about 40 min extra journey time added.

Kettering to Corby is mainly 90mph with sections of 60, and a bit lower around Corby itself. Corby to Manton Junction is a mix of 60 and 40mph with sections down to 20mph at places.

 

[43066]

Question:- The Kettering-Corby line has a half hourly service (360s) and line speed is quite good, however the section north of Corby to Manton Jct only sees a sparse passenger service (much freight though) so presumably hasn't been upgraded? What's the max line speed on the Corby-Manton Jct section? Some passenger services were diverted this way a few weekend's ago with reversal at Leicester with about 40 min extra journey time added.

Max 75 (SP90), with a fair bit lower than that.

 

[DannyMich2018]

Kettering to Corby is mainly 90mph with sections of 60, and a bit lower around Corby itself. Corby to Manton Junction is a mix of 60 and 40mph with sections down to 20mph at places.

Thanks. I had a feeling north of Corby it would be a bit pedestrian. I suppose with just a few passenger trains daily doesn't justify upgrading track/signalling to allow higher speeds. Thanks again.

Max 75 (SP90), with a fair bit lower than that.

Thanks.