Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 82994

Midland Main Line: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 17 October 2025
Answered: 27 October 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

Conservative — Basildon and Billericay

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department has made on resolving clearance issues at Marle Pit on the Midland Main Line.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Following the decision to pause further electrification of the Midland Main Line, the department has been in discussion with Network Rail regarding their plans to conclude their current activities in a safe and controlled way. This has included a review o...
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