I wont take that bet about the Selby to Hull line, as a fully paid up cynic, I not only expect to hear about a steady release of new electrification projects being announced between now and election day in 2015, but I also fully expect that they will end with a major announcement just before the election is called.
I would expect to see, the following lines being announced:
- Selby to Hull
- Northallerton to Middlesborough
- Sheffield to Doncaster
- Swinton (Yorks) to South Kirkby & Church Fenton
Ending with possibly either the Chilton Route or Derby to Bristol being announced just before the election.
There may be more, less or even non of these, but I expect the shorter ones to happen in the next 3 years.
Just my view. Sits back and awaits comments.