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The Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, will face questions from MPs about plans to "pause" electrification projects on some railway lines.

The Conservative manifesto included pledges to electrify more rail lines, but the 大象传媒 has learned that Network Rail took a decision in March that electrification might have to stop within weeks of polling day on May the seventh.

It means upgrading work on the Trans-Pennine route, from York to Manchester, and the York to Sheffield stretch of the Midland Mainline have both been shelved.

Conservative MP, Martin Vickers sits on the Commons Transport select committee - says Mr McLoughlin will have serious questions to answer.