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<p>There are currently no plans to further extend electrification on the Midland Main
Line (MML), beyond those works planned by the MML enhancements programme and HS2 Phase
2b.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to a greener, cleaner transport system,
and recognises the important role this will play in reaching net zero carbon emissions
by 2050. That’s why we are modernising the UK rail fleet to introduce more electric,
bi-mode (electric and diesel hybrid) and alternative-fuel trains to the network. The
new bi-mode intercity trains for the Midland Main Line will have less environmental
impact than the current trains, some of which are over 30 years old. Our ambition
is that these will be the cleanest ever bi-mode trains.</p><p> </p><p>Abellio, who
have recently been awarded the new East Midlands Railway franchise will be at the
forefront of delivering a cleaner, greener rail network. They are seeking innovative
ways to keep emissions to a minimum when running under diesel power, and will trial
hydrogen fuel cell trains on the Midland Main Line and run zero-carbon pilots at six
stations along the route.</p>
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