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Reverse the decision to remove funding from Midland Main Line Electrification.

Submitted on Saturday 12th July 2025

Rejected on Wednesday 30th July 2025

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: local (see below for details)

Petition Action

Reverse the decision to remove funding from Midland Main Line Electrification.

Petition Details

Review the decision to terminate the next phases of Midland Main Line Electrification.

Additional Information

Railway electrification is strategic investment. The Midland Main Line Electrification has so far been delivered to budget. This is transformative investment in infrastructure that benefits the communities through which it passes.
Investment had been earmarked and has recently been removed. This is a poor decision and should be reversed.


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