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    MML electrification aspirations and potential for journey time improvements

    Moderator note: split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/mml-electrification-progress-updates.110445 There's also the Syston - Trent wiring scheme in planning, based on the idea that the long open country stretches are cheaper and simpler, with bi-modes doing the difficult bits on diesel...
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    Are there any ‘Easy Win’ electrification projects that are worth looking at?

    mods note - split from here I get the impression that electrification projects are now just that, tightly defined and limited in scope and area, to prove that it can be done. Nothing else will be tackled unless really necessary, or some other budget agrees to fund it. You might see a portal...
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    Could we see a Birmingham-Derby service via HS2 and Toton ?

    Moderator note: split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/mml-electrification.110445 The NR 2017 Enhancements document stated: "Scope of works • Currently the project is in the process of closing out GRIP Stage 2. The remit is to provide capacity to meet growth forecasts to 2023 and to...

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