MML Electrification: progress updates

[Spire Sam]

Could it be that something gets announced along with the launch of GBR which seems like it'll be May time? With GBR being headquartered in Derby I can see the government wanting to announce MML electrification to Derby alongside it.

 

[Western Sunset]

So are they to wire part of Chadd Sdgs?

 

[Nottingham59]

So are they to wire part of Chadd Sdgs?

Looks like it. RS4 was specifically to Chaddesden Sidings, not the junction on the main line

 

[Mikey C]

Could it be that something gets announced along with the launch of GBR which seems like it'll be May time? With GBR being headquartered in Derby I can see the government wanting to announce MML electrification to Derby alongside it.

Reannounce electrification.

Or should that be re-re-re-reannounce MML electrification, the number of times it's happened

 

[Flying Phil]

How much has the current MML electrification works in the east midlands have benefited from preparatory works from the previous MML electrification before grayling cancelled?

There seems to be some rebuilt bridges and groundworks from the previous scheme that have helped.

Of course the new GCR bridge over the MML was put in in a hurry in 2017 due to the imminent MML electrification through Loughborough....But will NR be first to have electric trains running under or will the GCR have trains running over?
However the GCR are still awaiting Planning consent for the final stages.

 

[WestCountry]

Grove Lane Bridge in Barrow collapsed a few years later, after electrification had been announced, so presumably was rebuilt to required standards.

Only part of one spandrel wall and abutment collapsed - the arch barrels weren't affected at all and the damaged area rebuilt as-was so no change to clearances. It looks like a relatively high arch so might not need altering though.

 

[kevjs]

Of course the new GCR bridge over the MML was put in in a hurry in 2017 due to the imminent MML electrification through Loughborough....But will NR be first to have electric trains running under or will the GCR have trains running over?
However the GCR are still awaiting Planning consent for the final stages.

At the rate they've been going I wouldn't be surprised if the GCR had electric trains running OVER the bridge before the MML...