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Main Line Cab Rides on Offer as part of Martin House Super Raffle

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November 22, 2025
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Martin House Super Raffle has seven top prizes to be won, including three main line cab rides

DB Cargo UK begins ETCS fleet fitment

Simon Walton
August 14, 2025
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DB Cargo UK has begun fitting the European Train Control System (ETCS) to its workhorse Class 66 freight locomotives. The programme started this week at…

DB Cargo preparing Derbyshire depot for ETCS installations

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May 9, 2025
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DB Cargo is carrying out major construction work at Toton Traction Maintenance Depotin readiness for installation of ETCS to its Class 66 locomotives.

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…

Souped up ’66 DB Cargo’s tasty treat

Simon Walton
May 6, 2024
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Heavier loads, greater pulling power. Weight for weight, the workhorse Class 66 diesel is already one fo the most powerful locomotives to have turned out on British rails. Now, DB Cargo UK has decided, enough is not enough. The Doncaster-based operator has gotten under the hood and pulled a few customising tricks out of the…

First ‘modified’ Class 66 locomotive enters service

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April 26, 2024
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Some of DB Cargo’s Class 66 locomotives are being modified with different gear ratios that will enable them to haul heavier loads.

First ‘modified’ Class 66 locomotive enters service

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April 26, 2024
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Some of DB Cargo’s Class 66 locomotives are being modified with different gear ratios that will enable them to haul heavier loads.