Within less than a mile of this spot near the

village of Wymington, Network Rail has closed three flat footpath crossings. The footpaths have been re-routed and now all converge on the footbridge on which I am standing. Unfortunately, it is one of their standard and hugely over-engineered green structures that offer few opportunities for photographers. 222017 climbs towards Sharnbrook summit with the 07.12 Nottingham to St. Pancras. The electrification wiring is all in place here but it is still some months away from being energised.