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Written question asked by Clive Betts (Labour) on Thursday, 15 January 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 January 2009. It was answered by Paul Clark (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2009 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Electrification: East Midlands

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to be able to make an announcement about electrification of the East Midland line north of Bedford to Sheffield.
Answer

The Department for Transport is working closely with the rail industry to examine the case for further rail electrification. A decision on the electrification of the Midland Main Line will be announced later this year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
486 c1299W; 249771
Session
2008-09
Subjects
East Midlands Railways Electrification
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk