Written question asked by James Naish (Labour) on Thursday, 10 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 July 2025. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Friday, 18 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Midland Main Line: Electrification
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to introduce battery-electric regional trains on East Midlands train routes.
- Answer
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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.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 66699
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Electrification Midland main line Batteries
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- 2025-09-06 00:03:11 +0100
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