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Multiple trains controlled simultaneously in landmark for digital signalling

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November 25, 2025
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A major step forward in the introduction of digital signalling on the East Coast Main Line took place last weekend, 22nd and 23rd November.

East Coast Main Line closure for testing digital signalling

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October 31, 2025
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Over the weekend of 22/23 November, train services over a large part of the East Coast Main Line south of Peterborough will be disrupted.

WATCH: In-cab digital signalling tested at speed in East Coast Azuma train

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September 13, 2025
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Digital in-cab signalling has been successfully tested at speed on a train from London North Eastern Railway’s Azuma fleet of trains.

Rail Minister Hendy takes trip on ‘no signals’ commuter railway

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July 24, 2025
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Rail Minister Peter Hendy has today led celebrations of the Great Northern ‘Northern City Line’ becoming the country’s first commuter railway to run without signals at the side of the track.

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.

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.

Digital signalling tested on “iconic” HST

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November 27, 2024
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First older generation HST trailed with ETCS

East Coast Main Line services to be disrupted this weekend

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August 23, 2024
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Train services between St Neots and London King’s Cross will be disrupted this weekend due to testing the new digital signalling system.

Digital signalling commissioned in Hertfordshire

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February 22, 2024
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Digital signalling of the East Coast Main Line has moved a step forward with the commissioning of the line between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin.

Closures between London and Peterborough as signalling work continues

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February 8, 2024
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Buses will replace trains and some services will terminate short of their destination as work on the East Coast Digital Programme continues.