East Midlands train services to gain investment
Rails services between Nottingham, Newark and Lincoln are to benefit from a £2 million investment package focusing on timetable improvements.
Passengers using the Nottingham to Lincoln train service will benefit from 24 additional trains, greater frequency and speed of journeys and additional carriages on morning and evening peak services. This forms part of the DfT’s ‘Rail investment strategy’ in place since 2012.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: “I know how important good rail links are for communities like Newark and Lincoln, which is why we are investing record amounts to deliver better services across the country and boost growth as part of our long-term economic plan.
“Having visited the region this summer, I was struck by the case for making these improvements and I am pleased that passengers will soon benefit from these additional services and faster journey times.”
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