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Midland Main Line: Electrification

Asked by Mr Clive BettsLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 29 July 2024UIN 1465

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will hold discussions with the metro mayors on the potential merits of electrifying the Midland Mainline.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

The Secretary of State is committed to working closely with metro mayors, and understands the important relationship between them and the Department. This commitment to collaboration includes on projects such as Midland Main Line electrification. Discussions on transport issues with regional and local leaders have already begun.

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