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<p>We are investing over £1 billion in the biggest upgrade to the Midland Main Line
since it was completed in 1870. It will deliver improved long distance passenger services
between Sheffield, Nottingham and London, as well as a new dedicated service between
Corby, Kettering and London. There will be more seats and faster intercity journeys
during the peak.</p><p> </p><p>Upgrades to improve capacity and line speed include:</p><ul><li>Remodelling
of Derby station to improve journey times for freight and passenger services</li><li>Platform
lengthening at Market Harborough to improve capacity</li><li>Leicester South Junction
remodelled to improve journey times</li><li>Line speed improvements through Market
Harborough to improve journey times</li><li>Line speed improvements north of Derby
to improve journey times</li><li>Corby track re-doubling and four-tracking south of
Kettering to increase capacity and create a sixth path into London St Pancras</li><li>These
and other upgrades enable a new, dedicated express service between Kettering, Corby
and London St Pancras with modern trains and more seats from 2020, as well as a fleet
of brand new bi-mode trains for intercity services from 2022.</li></ul><p> </p>
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