DfT examining more MML wires

“Further electrification of the Midland Main Line is currently being examined by the Department and Network Rail, and is at an early stage of development,” Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris confirmed on February 9.

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Reply to Shadow Rail Minister Tan Dhesi, regarding plans to electrify beyond Corby, Heaton-Harris also confirmed that electric trains are planned to begin serving Market Harborough from 2023. Corby’s electric service begins this May.