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<p>We are continuing to progress development and design of the TransPennine Route
Upgrade, including the examination of the case for full electrification of the route.
The electrification of the Midland Main Line, from Market Harborough to Nottingham
and Sheffield, is also currently being examined by the Department and Network Rail
and is at an early stage of development.</p><p> </p><p>Electrification of the rail
network will be an important part of how we will decarbonise the railway and meet
net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Therefore, the Department will consider further
electrification schemes with Network Rail to ensure that they can be delivered efficiently
and affordably.</p><p> </p>
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