Jul 10, 2025 · Leaders in the East Midlands have expressed concern following the UK Government’s decision to pause electrification on the Midland Main Line.

The Midland Main Line electrification programme has been paused in the Government’s Spending Review. We are reviewing the programme and working through the detail of what this means …

3 hours ago · The Midland Main Line (MML), a major railway line in the United Kingdom, has been undergoing various upgrades since 2015. [1] The current programme of upgrades began in …

Jul 9, 2025 · The next phase of electrification of the Midland Main Line has been paused, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. It is one of four major rail projects on hold, …

Jul 9, 2025 · The Government has paused the electrification of the Midland Main Line rail route over time and cost concerns. The announcement, buried deep in a Government …

Jul 9, 2025 · Midland Mainline Electrification would create up to 4,300 new jobs, including many skilled roles and over 100 apprenticeships, generating £61 million in economic value from jobs …

Jul 14, 2025 · Industry Leaders Urge Government to Reconsider Midland Main Line Electrification Pause In a move that has sent ripples of concern through the railway sector, The Rail Forum …

Jul 10, 2025 · East Midlands leaders have expressed deep disappointment at the Department for Transport's decision to pause the next phase of electrification of the Midland Main Line.

Jul 8, 2025 · Major rail projects including further electrification of the Midland Main Line and capacity around York have been officially paused by the government. After confirming support …

Aug 1, 2025 · Campaigners are calling for funding to electrify Phase 3 of the Midland Mainline – a shovel-ready rail project that will create thousands of jobs in Derby, boost regional transport …