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By the start of the 20th century competition from buses and the new electric trams was eroding passenger numbers and to make itself more competitive the MDR began planning for the electrification of its services.

An experimental service was operated for six months in 1900 when electric trains were tested over the section of track between Earl's Court and High Street Kensington.

Following protracted negotiations with the MR over the method of electrification to be used the first electrified section of the MDR was opened in 1903.

Electric services through Earl's Court were begun on 1 July 1905.