RailAdvent
  • Home
  • News
    • All News
    • Freight
    • Infrastructure
    • Mainline Network
    • Heritage on the Mainline News
    • Narrow Gauge Railway News
    • Standard Gauge Railway News
  • Mainline Steam Info
  • All Railtours
  • Community
  • Online Shop
  • Simulation
  • Upgrade!
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
Cart / £0.00

No products in the basket.

  • Competitions
  • Email Newsletter
  • Reviews
  • Events Calendar
  • Video
  • Birthday Cards
  • Home
  • News
    • All News
    • Freight
    • Infrastructure
    • Mainline Network
    • Heritage on the Mainline News
    • Narrow Gauge Railway News
    • Standard Gauge Railway News
  • Mainline Steam Info
  • All Railtours
  • Community
  • Online Shop
  • Simulation
  • Upgrade!
No Result
View All Result
RailAdvent
No Result
View All Result
  1. Home
  2. Infrastructure
  3. Works starts on Integrated Rail Plan between Kettering and Market Harborough

Works starts on Integrated Rail Plan between Kettering and Market Harborough

Michael Holden avatar by Michael Holden
21st December 2021
in Infrastructure
Reading Time: 3 mins read
0
Kettering station upgrades

Credit: Network Rail

2.7k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Just a month ago, the Government announced their £96bn Integrated Rail Plan, and now, work is about to start on the next stage of the Midland Mainline Electrification.

The main work to electrify the line between Kettering and Market Harborough will start on the 24th December, and will see the laying of the foundation for the planned upgrade to the line to Sheffield and Nottingham.

The Transport Secretary visited the Leicester Hub of Network Rail Contractors, SPL and saw the wiring gantries being built and met with staff to mark the launch of the IRP.

Work over Christmas will also take place between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge to speed up electrification and re-signalling as part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade.

As part of Northern Powerhouse Rail, the TransPennine Route Upgrade will transform journeys between York and Manchester, with journey times cut. The IRP will also cut journeys between Chesterfield and London to 76 minutes, Derby to London in 58 and Nottingham to London in 57 minutes.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said:   “Last month, I promised we would get on with delivering the Integrated Rail Plan by Christmas, and that’s exactly what we’re doing.

RelatedPosts

45596 Bahamas at Grindleford on the Jubilee Buxton Spa Express

Bahamas steam locomotive to visit Bedford, Leicester and York this Saturday

10th June 2022
45596 Bahamas Keighley, KWVR

Where to see steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas on its way through Sheffield this Saturday

3rd June 2022
defibrillators across 22 railway stations on its network.

Defibrillators for 22 stations on the East Midlands Railway network

3rd June 2022
Loco 222104 at a standstill at a station on the East Midlands Line

EMR advises customers to plan ahead if heading to London this weekend

27th May 2022
Load More

“Today marks the beginning of a transformation of rail journeys for the Midlands and the North, where we will slash journey times and build better connections between towns, cities and everywhere in between.

“Under our plans, people won’t have to wait two decades for better services. This unprecedented investment will deliver better railways, sooner.”

Silviya Barrett, Head of Policy and Research at Campaign for Better Transport, said: “This is good news for passengers who will benefit from quicker journeys and better connections, and also good news for the planet. Electrifying more of the railway is key to helping make one of our greenest forms of transport even greener.”

Maria Machancoses, CEO of Midlands Connect, said: “It is great to see the government putting the Integrated Rail Plan into action so quickly after the report was released. Extending the Midland Main Line electrification is an early Christmas present to the region and is the first step towards giving the East Midlands the transport infrastructure it deserves.

“Our job now is to build the infrastructure around it with HS2 trains coming to Derby and Nottingham through East Midlands Parkway and our flagship project the Midlands Rail Hub progressing well too.

“Today’s news is testament to local councils, businesses and MPs who have successfully made the case for upgrades on the Midland Main Line for years and the Department for Transport for working with us. Today is a good day for the Midlands as spades start to go into the ground.”

Paul McKeown, investment director for Network Rail’s Eastern Region added: “It’s our pleasure to welcome the Secretary of State to Leicester.  This next phase of electrification will bring real benefits to passengers and the communities we serve in the East Midlands.  Teams will be working throughout Christmas to install the equipment which will carry the electric wires as far north as Market Harborough.”

Tags: Integrated Rail PlanKetteringMarket Harborough
ShareTweetPinShareShare
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
guest
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Where Next on RailAdvent?

Railway News DVDs, Prints, Cards and Gifts MAINLINE STEAM INFO Competition Time! Share your pictures FREE NEWSLETTERS Subscribe for More
Previous Post

Jeremy Corbyn attends ground-breaking event at Finsbury Park railway station

Next Post

Christmas engineering work likely to cause disruption on Wales and Borders network

Related Posts

Cross Country Lakelands Cheque
Network

Funds raised for Northamptonshire Hospice by railway workers

by Chloe White
6th May 2022
0

Rail colleagues from across the industry help raise funds for a Northamptonshire Hospice which cared for a sadly...

Read more
Reliability boost for Bedfordshire’s railway this weekend

Railway in Bedfordshire set for upgrade work this weekend

5th May 2022
Wellingborough plaque unveiling

Two Northamptonshire stations unveil plaques as Network Rail completes historic platform canopy upgrades

4th April 2022
Power supply boost in latest stage of Midland Main Line Upgrade

Midland Main Line subject to disruption for Luton and Bedford on 19th/20th March

18th March 2022
Load More

Top rated products

  • Keighley and Worth Valley Railway 50th Anniversary Keighley and Worth Valley Railway - 50th Anniversary Gala - 6 Disc Set
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    £39.99 – £44.99
  • Greetings card featuring steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman on the East Lancashire Railway Flying Scotsman steam locomotive greetings card
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    £2.99
  • 60009 Union of South Africa mouse mat Steam locomotive mouse mat - 60009 Union of South Africa, East Lancashire Railway
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    £6.99
  • Union of South Africa steam train fridge magnet Steam locomotive fridge magnet - 60009 Union of South Africa, East Lancashire Railway
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    £3.49
  • KWVR diesel gala Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - 2019 Diesel & Mixed Traction Gala
    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    £19.99 – £21.99

Our latest release

Watch Instantly

NYMR DVD 2019
FR Victorian DVD

You May Like

Latest Reviews

Whitland to Pembroke Dock cover
Book Review

Book Review: Whitland to Pembroke Dock by John Hodge

by Roger Smith

Newly published on 22nd April this year, Whitland to Pembroke Dock is the latest book in the West Wales Railways...

Read more
East Kent 001

Book Review: The East Kent Railway by John-Scott-Morgan

Load More

Latest News

c2c // Credit: Railway News
Network

Train operator c2c brings back ‘Try a Train’ day for Essex pupils

by Roger Smith
3rd July 2022
91110 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Rolling Stock

WATCH: Class 91 locomotive No. 91110 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight unveiled after maintenance

by Michael Holden
3rd July 2022
Whitland to Pembroke Dock cover
Book Review

Book Review: Whitland to Pembroke Dock by John Hodge

3rd July 2022
Community woodlands Shaun the sheep
Network

Tyne and Wear Metro operator sponsors Shaun the Sheep sculpture in aid of local Hospice

by Chloe White
2nd July 2022

FREE RailAdvent newsletters

Get the latest news, reviews, deals and more straight into your inbox.

Click here to sign up today !

Our latest release

Deals at Amazon

RailAdvent Online Store

  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Annual Steam Gala 2019 - Photo & DVD Set

    North Yorkshire Moors Railway – Annual Steam Gala 2019 – Photo & DVD Set

    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    £16.99 – £17.99
    Select options
  • Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Spring Steam Gala 2020 DVD Cover

    Keighley and Worth Valley Railway – Spring Steam Gala 2020 3 Disc Set

    £19.99 – £21.99
    Select options
  • Keighley and Worth Valley Railway steam train christmas card

    Christmas Card featuring 41241 & 78022, Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

    Rated 5.00 out of 5
    £2.99
    Add to basket
  • Flying Scotsman steam train mouse mat

    Flying Scotsman at Irwell Vale – Steam locomotive mouse mat

    Rated 4.67 out of 5
    £6.99
    Add to basket
  • 47712 Lady Diana Spencer and 68001 at Appleby

    47712 Lady Diana Spencer and 68001 pass at Appleby – The Staycation Express

    £3.49 – £29.99
    Select options
  • 847 departs Sheffield Park on the Bluebell Railway

    SR No. 847 departs Sheffield Park – Bluebell Railway

    £3.49 – £29.99
    Select options
  • Little Peter's Railway Christmas Steam Book

    Little Peter’s Railway Christmas Steam

    £2.99
    Add to basket
  • Peters Railway Paperback Activity Book

    Peter’s Railway Activity Book

    £4.99
    Add to basket

From RailAdvent

Peters Railway Books
RailAdvent

© RailAdvent Ltd 2014 - 2022
Registered in England & Wales
Company Number: 13512367
VAT Number: 392755949

More Links

  • About Us
  • Advertising on RailAdvent
  • How to Contact Us
  • RailAdvent Product List
  • Delivery, Returns & Refund Policy
  • RailAdvent Privacy Policy
  • LocoStop – The Railway Social Network
  • Mainline UK Steam Info
  • RailAdvent Points

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Cart
  • Home
  • News
  • Mainline UK Steam Info
  • Online Shop
  • Birthday Cards
  • Community
  • Book Reviews
  • Competition Time
  • Subscribe Today!
  • Simulation
  • Railtours
  • Streaming Video
  • Railway Special Events Calendar
  • Videos
  • Find A Railway
    • Railways In England
      • By County
      • By Name
    • Railways In Scotland
    • Railways In Wales
  • More Stuff
    • Miniature Railways In The UK
    • Museums In The UK
      • By Name
      • By County
    • Model Railways
    • Review of the week
    • Flying Scotsman
    • Throwback Thursdays
    • About Us
    • How to Contact Us
    • Advertising on RailAdvent
    • Featured Fridays
      • Share your Railway Photo’s & Video’s

© RailAdvent Ltd 2014 - 2022
Registered in England & Wales
Company Number: 13512367
VAT Number: 392755949

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Session expired

Please log in again. The login page will open in a new tab. After logging in you can close it and return to this page.

>
X
X