Electrification

Political leaders ask what the government's vision is after decision to pause Midland Main Line electrification.

Preliminary work for wires north of Wigston is being paused shortly.

Philip Haigh works his way through a new book on the history of railway electrification in Britain, and considers how history could be repeating itself.

Siemens Mobility’s Rob Morris has welcomed the recent government Spending Review with what he terms “cautious confidence”

Rail Forum and Railway Industry Association have jointly criticised the government’s decision to pause the Midland Main Line electrification scheme.

Leading engineer makes prediction over future if Scottish main line.

Political and industry figures express their disappointment at the government decision to stop MML electrification.

Both schemes are on a list of four which are on hold for now.

Rail Live panellist says strategy similar to that in Germany should be in place in the UK.

Great Western Railway says battery and fast-charging technology can prove discontinuous electrification can work.