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Investigators find: Czech fire train was going twice the speed limit

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March 11, 2025
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The train that derailed and went up into flames in Czechia on 28 February was going twice the speed limit. It was transporting benzene, a…

New Austrian government seeks energy tax exemption for rail

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March 7, 2025
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Austria is getting a new government. Three political parties have agreed on a coalition agreement that will form the basis of Austria’s policies for the…

‘ETCS could have prevented Czech chemical train fire’

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March 4, 2025
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The freight train with benzene that derailed and caught on fire in eastern Czechia was possibly driving too fast. RailFreight.com earlier reported that that scenario…

DB Cargo UK tasks Siemens with Class 66s ETCS implementation

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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.

Significant milestone reached in modernising Ireland’s railway

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February 10, 2025
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A significant milestone in modernising Ireland‘s railways was reached when Alstom completed the installation of a Level 1 European Train Control System (ETCS) on the…

Over 600 kilometres of Czech rail will get ETCS in January

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December 20, 2024
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The Czech Railway Administration will be implementing ETCS on four track sections in January 2025. Together, the lines in question constitute over 600 kilometres of…

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.