Question follow-through · 66700

Midland Main Line: Electrification

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of pausing Midland Main Line electrification on rail supply chain companies in the East Midlands.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Department for Transport
Tabled
10 Jul 2025
Target answer date
14 Jul 2025
Answer
18 Jul 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 10 Jul 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of pausing Midland Main Line electrification on rail supply chain companies in the East Midlands.

  2. 14 Jul 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 18 Jul 2025

    Answer published

    I am aware that a clear pipeline of infrastructure investment supports the supply chain in planning resources effectively and ensures skilled workers can be retained. While further electrification of the Midland Main Line has been paused, there is still s...

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