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Digital Siganlling Equipment on Freight Locomotives Progresses

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July 16, 2025
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Further work to fit the European Train Control System (ETCS) digital in-cab signalling equipment has begun for freight locomotives.

RailAdventure and Locomotive Services Ltd High Speed Trains to receive digital signalling

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July 3, 2025
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16 Class 43 power cars are being fitted with ETCS digital signalling as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. Replacing lineside signals with in-cab…

Network Rail Completes a Section of East Coast Digital Programme Testing

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June 18, 2025
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Network Rail is thanking passengers for their patience during testing of the new upgrade work on the East Coast Main Line.

History is made as First Commuter Railway in the UK goes Signal-Free

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May 19, 2025
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The ‘Northern City Line’ becomes the first signal-free commuter railway in the country

Digital disruption before signalling serenity on East Coast Main Line

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May 14, 2025
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The massive resignalling project on Britain’s prestige line takes another step forward this weekend. It may feel like a step back in the short term.…

No trains from London Kings Cross this weekend

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May 13, 2025
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Network Rail is reminding passengers that trains will not be running between London King’s Cross and Peterborough on the 17th and 18th May.

No trains to and from London Kings Cross on May weekend

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April 24, 2025
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Network Rail are advising passengers to check before travelling between London King’s Cross and Peterborough over the 17th and 18th May. Upgrades and testing will…

Testing starts on world’s first digitally-signalled steam loco

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April 11, 2025
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Network Rail has begun testing at speed for an operational steam locomotive fitted with ETCS (European Train Control System) technology.

DB Cargo UK tasks Siemens with Class 66s ETCS implementation

Simon Walton
February 28, 2025
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DB Cargo UK has contracted with Siemens Mobility to fit Class 66 locomotives with the new European Train Control System (ETCS). Work will begin in…

Class 66 locomotives to be fitted with digital signalling thanks to major deal

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February 28, 2025
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Class 66 locomotives are to be fitted with digital in-cab signalling thanks to a new deal between DB Cargo UK and Siemens Mobility. Work to…