built to allow trains to head on to the Grantham Avoiding Line. This has increased reliability at the expense of a slightly increased standard (but non-halted) journey time. References Further reading External links Poacher Line website Allington Chord Opening of Allington Chord Information at the DfT Musical trains South East Lincolnshire Traveller's Association Train Spotting World Association of Community Rail Partnerships East Midlands Trains promotion Community railway lines in England Grantham Rail transport in Lincolnshire Railway lines in the East Midlands Skegness Standard gauge railways in England