Midland Main Line upgrades increase freight usage despite electrification pause

Work conducted on the Midland Main Line has helped to increase freight use, despite the government's pause on electrifying the line. The post Midland Main Line upgrades increase freight usage despite electrification pause appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

VolkerRail completes first set of switches and crossings for Radlett freight interchange

VolkerRail has completed major works to install the first set of switches and crossings on the Midland Main Line for the Radlett Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) project. The post VolkerRail completes first set of switches and crossings for Radlett freight interchange appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Campaign demands A38 Derby scheme funds be redirected to Midland Main Line electrification

Campaigners in the Midlands are calling for the A38 Derby Junctions scheme to be cancelled and the funds to be redirected to Phase 3 of electrification of the Midland Main Line (MML). The post Campaign demands A38 Derby scheme funds be redirected to Midland Main Line electrification appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Midland Main Line electrification pause down to lack of funds and bi-mode trains, Hendy says

The government’s decision to put an indefinite pause on the electrification of the Midland Main Line (MML) was because “there isn’t enough money” and new bi-mode trains worsened the business case, according to the rail minister. The post Midland Main Line electrification pause down to lack of funds and bi-mode trains, Hendy says appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Anger at Midland Main Line electrification pause, Ely Junction omission, A12 and A47 reversal

Leaders across various local authorities have expressed frustration and dismay as several long-awaited rail and road projects have been paused, ignored or cancelled by the government. The post Anger at Midland Main Line electrification pause, Ely Junction omission, A12 and A47 reversal appeared first on New Civil Engineer.