Date: 27/01/2018

A new second train track between two Northamptonshire towns is to be tested after years of upgrade work.

The work between Corby and Kettering is part of biggest upgrade of the Midland Main Line since it opened in 1870. Before 2009, Corby had no station.

The second track will allow seven trains an hour to run in each direction, Network Rail said.

The final testing of the seven mile (11km) stretch will take place 17-25 February.

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New railway track reaches milestone

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The multi-million pound project has been ongoing for a number of years.

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This bright modern station opened on 23rd February 2009; exactly where the old Corby station was, but with a much longer single platform on the former Up line (now singled). It enjoys an hourly service to St. Pancras.
Location: Corby
Company: Nottingham to Melton Mowbray and Manton to Corby Line (Midland Railway)
07/06/2015 Ken Strachan

The 16.45 to Corby stands at Kettering on 2 December 2012. The 4-car class 222 should have enough seats.
Location: Kettering
Company: Midland Counties Railway
02/12/2012 Ken Strachan

A very gloomy 1st March 1975 finds 45143 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards approaching Glendon Junction on the long sweeping curve from the Market Harborough direction, with the line from Corby and Manton Junction at a lower level on the right. The train is the 14:10 (ish) Derby to St Pancras.
Location: Glendon Junction
Company: Midland Railway
01/03/1975 Bill Jamieson

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