Midland Main Line

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This article is about the railway line in the UK. For the former train operating company, see Midland Mainline (train operating company). For other rail lines, see Midland Line (disambiguation).

Midland Main Line
Engine with passenger carriages approacing on a left turn flanked by a stand of trees taken from an overbridge
East Midlands Trains High Speed Train at Tupton, near Clay Cross, in 2008
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerNetwork Rail
Locale
Termini
Stations35 (London to Sheffield)
Service
TypeIntercity, commuter rail,
regional rail and heavy rail
SystemNational Rail
Operator(s)
Depot(s)
Rolling stock
History
OpenedStages between 1830s–1860s
Technical
Number of tracks2–4
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Loading gaugeW6–W8,[1] planned upgrade to W12[2]
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC OHLE
(London St Pancras to Corby)
Operating speedMaximum 125 mph (201 km/h)
Route map

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