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Relaying the track to the future for the Midlands

Rail’s role in shaping the future

Across the Midlands there are plenty of projects for industry to be involved with, Midlands Rail Hub, HS2, and freight are just some of the major headline projects for heavy rail and in light rail, there are line expansions as well as upgrades of rolling stock and technology. Listen to Maria, Chief Executive at Midlands Connect explain the opportunities.

Undergoing the largest upgrade since it was completed in 1870, Gary has responsibility for the East Midlands route which includes the Midland Main Line (MML), that runs from London St Pancras, to Sheffield. From electrification, improved signalling, replacements tracks, the improvements will provide passngers with more capacity and quieter journeys. Gary will outline the progress to date and what opportunities are coming up for the industry.

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With the recent changes at HS2, a new incoming CEO and the cancellation of the northern leg,  A staggering £11 bllion in contracts has been let so far, and with milestones being achieved, HS2 is on track to deliver all 140 miles of Britains high speed rail, four new state-of-the art stations, two depots, 32 miles of tunnel, and 130 bridges, but what does this mean for the industry and the existing project? Are there still opportunities to get involved? Join Emma as she explains the current position and the future.

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Join Peter to understand the opportunities with the investments for the region to up lift and improve connectivity across the region.

As part of the DfT’s Network North, the Midlands is set to see £2.2 billion of the total £4.7 billion fund over seven years from April 2025 until March 2032.

The East Midlands will receive just over £1.02 billion in additional Local Transport Fund funding over that time:, broken down as follows:

• Leicester £159,559,000

• Leicestershire £238,154,000

• Lincolnshire £262,339,000

• North Northamptonshire: £149,208,000

• Rutland: £49,341,000

• West Northamptonshire: £162,831,000