Government scraps Midland Main Line electrification
The Department for Transport has announced plans for new bi-mode trains for passengers travelling from Nottingham railway station - effectively scrapping plans to electrify the lines.
The government says passengers travelling from Nottingham will get faster and more comfortable journeys on trains which are powered by a combination of electric and diesel.
Modern bi-mode trains will be used on Midland Main Line, with Long distance journey times from Nottingham also be reduced by up to 20 minutes in the peak.
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