Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 66699

Midland Main Line: Electrification

Tabled: 10 July 2025
Answered: 18 July 2025

Question

James Naish

LabourRushcliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to introduce battery-electric regional trains on East Midlands train routes.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Government has committed to develop a long-term strategy for rolling stock and associated infrastructure. This work will include consideration of the likely long-term future rolling stock needs across the network, including the East Midlands, and the opportunities for different traction types including battery electric trains.