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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…

DB Cargo UK moves from road/rail to road vehicles to improve breakdown response

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February 12, 2025
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DB Cargo UK has improved its ability to respond to breakdowns with a fleet of vans that will carry heavy-lifting and other recovery equipment.

Locomotive livery changes announced as DB Cargo has royal warrant renewed

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February 11, 2025
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His Majesty King Charles III has awarded DB Cargo UK the Royal Warrant to maintain and operate the royal train. DB Cargo has had the…

More 2025 plans released for steam locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman

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February 7, 2025
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The National Railway Museum has announced some more details of what Flying Scotsman will get up to in 2025. Flying Scotsman’s custodian, Northern Steam Operations…

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…

DB Cargo opens South Yorkshire Digital Signalling Training Centre

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December 1, 2024
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A new training centre of excellence to train staff in the European Train Control System has been officially opened by DB Cargo UK at its HQ in Doncaster.

Wagon disposals for DB Cargo UK operation

Simon Walton
November 12, 2024
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Ahead of deliveries of new rolling stock, DB Cargo UK is rationalising its existing fleet. The Doncaster headquartered operator is already well underway with its…

Wagons roll from Poland to Stoke-on-Trent

Simon Walton
October 16, 2024
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DB Cargo UK and DB Cargo Polska are set to collaborate on a wagon refurbishment programme. The project is supporting operations in the UK. The…