AlexBritton commented Midland Mainline announcement 'incredibly disappointing' says...

City leaders have said they will take the fight to the Government after a multi-million project to make journeys to and from London faster and greener has "been kicked into the long grass".The electrification of the Midlands Mainline would have benefitted the region by £200 million, as well as allowing more capacity on the line.But Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said the work – due to be finished by 2019 – would be "paused" owing to rising costs and.