The 25mph restriction is pretty much lifted now as far as I know. It was a blanket restriction between Boston and Skegness due to the track condition. There are some sections west of Boston which may still have restrictions on, there is still some very elderly rail in places. The stretch on the approach to Rauceby is particularly uneven, you feel every joint and some of it is 30 ft lengths. It is still 50 mph there for units although I can't speak for HSTs which are classed as loco hauled.
Not sure if a few HSTs a year can be classed as regular though?
i travel over the line frequently from Heckington where I live and there seems to have been a progressive replacement of rails between Allington and Ancaster which is almost complete. I noticed recently lots of new rail lying trackside waiting to be used and when it is I would say it will be CWR all the way between Ancaste and Allington. I hope when it is the speed can be lifted a little, maybe from the blanket 50 to 60 at least as its a but tedious sitting at 50 for mile after mile. The new parts seem very smooth and 50 is too low.
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