Trains running in North Lincolnshire will soon be controlled by signalmen working in York - more than 50 miles away.
Network Rail is to replace Victorian era technology - lever-operated signals - with 21st century colour light controls.
This will make some traditional wooden signal boxes redundant.
Network Rail has notified North Lincolnshire Council of its intention to demolish Ulceby signalbox.
This application is now "under consideration" by planners.
Network Rail has told the...
