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Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 January 2012. It was answered by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 January 2012 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Midland Main Railway Line: Electrification

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans she has for the electrification of the Midland Mainline between Nottingham and London; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

The Government support progressive electrification of the rail network in England and Wales as a way of reducing the cost of running the railways, increasing efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. We continue to work with Network Rail to look at the case for further electrification, including of the Midland Main Line, between Nottingham and London, in the next rail Control Period starting in 2014.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
92510; 539 c566W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Electrification Midland main line
Link
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