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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…

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…

Digital signalling test completed by Class 717 train

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February 12, 2025
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Govia Thameslink Railway and Siemens have completed the upgrade of one of its Class 717 trains to include digital signalling.

London to Peterborough trains disrupted over the next two weekends

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January 23, 2025
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Disruption to trains on the southern end of the ECML set to last two weekends

ETCS training centre opens at DB Cargo UK

Simon Walton
December 3, 2024
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DB Cargo UK has officially opened a new training centre of excellence at its HQ in Doncaster. The centre, which is a brand new build…

Testing of Digital Signalling takes place in Hertfordshire

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December 3, 2024
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Last weekend, further testing of the European Train Control System took place on the East Coast Main Line between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin.

Digital signalling tested on “iconic” HST

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November 27, 2024
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First older generation HST trailed with ETCS

All City of London route trains are now digitally signalled

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November 13, 2024
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All Great Northern trains to Moorgate in the City of London are now controlled by digital signalling technology using the European Train Control System.