Calls grow for full East West Rail electrification to boost freight

02/01/2025

Chiltern's first East West Rail train at Winslow. Photo by Network Rail

Rail Minister Lord Hendy has told MPs on the Transport Select Committee that he is in favour of discontinuous electrification on the East West Rail line.

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