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Midland Main Line Electrification

Thursday 21 November 2024 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Ministerial Questions discussed the estimated completion date for the electrification of the Midland Main Line to Nottingham and Sheffield via Derby, projected for the early 2030s.
  • Neil O'Brien welcomed the energising of electric lines through Market Harborough to Wigston and the arrival of electric trains next year.
  • The Rail Minister agreed to meet Neil O'Brien to address potential risks during future works.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Neil O'Brien Con Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
Transport
Context

The electrification of the Midland Main Line to Nottingham and Sheffield via Derby is in progress.

Question

What recent estimate has been made regarding when the electrification of the midland main line will be complete?

Answer from Lilian Greenwood

The electrification of the remainder of the route to Nottingham and Sheffield via Derby—the midland main line electrification programme—is in development, and currently it is planned to be completed by the early 2030s, subject to business case approvals and wider affordability considerations.

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Q2 Neil O'Brien Con Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
Transport
Context

Electric lines have been energized up through Market Harborough to Wigston, with electric trains expected next year. The concern is the impact of future electrification works on late and early train services.

Question

It is marvellous that we now have the electric lines energised up through Market Harborough to Wigston, and we are looking forward to our electric trains arriving next year. Even better, we have Spion Kop bridge staying open. Will the Rail Minister meet me to ensure that we avoid any risk that future electrification works lead to a further withdrawal of late and early services to Market Harborough? The last train back from London is already far too early, so we need to avoid the works having any further damaging impact.

Answer from Lilian Greenwood

We are all concerned about the impact of works on services. I know that the Rail Minister is aware of that and would welcome the opportunity to visit, alongside Network Rail, to see the work being done to mitigate the impact on the hon. Gentleman's constituents as that work continues.

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