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Midland Main Line: Electrification

Asked by James NaishLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 18 July 2025UIN 66699

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to introduce battery-electric regional trains on East Midlands train routes.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

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.

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