Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 70385
Midland Main Line: Electrification
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025
Question
Mr Toby Perkins
Labour — Chesterfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the decision to pause the next phase of electrification of the Midland Main Line on rail (a) times and (b) investment in the East Midlands.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Spending Review prioritised investment across all government spending, taking account of business cases and affordability. While I appreciate the investment opportunities that further electrification of the Midland Main Line could bring to the East Mi...
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