Midland Main Line Electrification (Market Harborough–Nottingham/Sheffield)
Staged electrification north of Kettering to cut journey times and allow electric and bi-mode operation to Nottingham and Sheffield.
- Sanction year
- 2021
- Sanctioned cost
- —
- Route / corridor
- London St Pancras–Sheffield
- Sponsor / TOC
- East Midlands Railway
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Frequently asked questions
+What is the current status of the Midland Main Line Electrification (Market Harborough–Nottingham/Sheffield)?
As of the latest published record, the Midland Main Line Electrification (Market Harborough–Nottingham/Sheffield) is at the "Sanctioned" stage.
+Has the Midland Main Line Electrification (Market Harborough–Nottingham/Sheffield) been sanctioned, and in which year?
Yes — the project was sanctioned in 2021.
+What is the estimated cost of the Midland Main Line Electrification (Market Harborough–Nottingham/Sheffield)?
No sanctioned or estimated cost has been published for the Midland Main Line Electrification (Market Harborough–Nottingham/Sheffield) yet.
+Where is the Midland Main Line Electrification (Market Harborough–Nottingham/Sheffield) located and who runs it?
It sits on the London St Pancras–Sheffield. The train operating company / sponsor on record is East Midlands Railway. It covers England.
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