Lincolnshire is a large county in England with a sparse population distribution, which leads to problems funding all sorts of transport. The transport history is long and varied, with much of the road network still based on the Roman model, and the once extensive rail network a shadow of its former self.
Grantham railway station is on the East Coast Main Line, serving the market town of Grantham, Lincolnshire, England. It is 105 miles 38 chains (169.7 km) down the line from London King's Cross and is situated on the main line between Peterborough to the south and Newark North Gate to the north.
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.
The Peterborough–Lincoln line is a railway line linking Peterborough and Lincoln, via Sleaford and Spalding. Between Lincoln and Spalding, the line follows the route of the former Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway.
Bingham railway station serves the market town of Bingham, Nottinghamshire, England. The station is 8½ miles (14 km) east of Nottingham on the Nottingham-Skegness Line. The station is operated and served by East Midlands Railway.
Elton and Orstonrailway station serves the villages of Elton on the Hill and Orston in Nottinghamshire, England. It is owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Railway, but now provides minimal rail services.
Bottesford railway station serves the village of Bottesford in Leicestershire, England. The station is 15 miles east of Nottingham, on the lines to Grantham and Skegness. It is the least used station in Leicestershire.
Sleaford railway station serves the town of Sleaford in Lincolnshire, England. It lies on the Peterborough–Lincoln line. The station is 21 miles (34 km) south of Lincoln Central.
Heckington railway station is located in the village of Heckington in Lincolnshire, England. The old station building houses the Heckington Station Railway and Heritage Museum.
Swineshead railway station serves the village of Swineshead in Lincolnshire, England. Although named Swineshead, the station is, in reality, located in the hamlet of Swineshead Bridge some miles north of Swineshead. The line was opened by the Boston, Sleaford and Midland Counties Railway.
Hubberts Bridge railway station serves the village of Hubberts Bridge in Lincolnshire, England. It is located on the Sleaford to Boston section of the Poacher line. Opened along with the line by the Boston, Sleaford and Midland Counties Railway in 1859, The eastbound platform is longer than the westbound platform: it can accommodate a three-car train, whereas the westbound platform can only accommodate a two-car train.
Thorpe Culvert railway station serves the village of Thorpe St Peter in Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 7 miles (11 km) from Skegness and 16.75 miles (27 km) from Boston.
Wainfleet railway station serves the town of Wainfleet All Saints in Lincolnshire, England. It is a stop on the Poacher Line between Skegness and Grantham; it is located 5 miles (8 km) west of Skegness. The station is owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Railway, which provides all rail services.
Havenhouse railway station is situated 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Skegness in Lincolnshire, England. The station was originally called 'Croft Bank'. There was formerly a Seacroft railway station between Havenhouse and Skegness, but it is now closed.
Skegness railway station serves the seaside resort of Skegness in Lincolnshire, England, at the eastern terminus of the Poacher Line. The station is now owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Railway, who operate all services that run to and from Nottingham.
Spalding railway station serves the town of Spalding, Lincolnshire, England. It lies on the Peterborough–Lincoln line.
Oakham railway station serves the county town of Oakham in Rutland, England. The station is situated almost halfway between Leicester – 27 miles (43 km) to the west – and Peterborough – 25 miles (40 km) eastward on the Syston and Peterborough Railway, the line is the Birmingham to Peterborough Line.
Burton Joyce railway station serves the large village of Burton Joyce in Nottinghamshire, England. It lies between Carlton and Lowdham stations on the Nottingham to Lincoln Line.
Carlton railway station serves the town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England. The station is 3 miles (5 km) east of Nottingham on the Nottingham to Lincoln Line operated by East Midlands Railway.
Lincoln St. Marks was a railway station on the Nottingham to Lincoln Line that served Lincoln in Lincolnshire, England.
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