{"id":265313,"date":"2025-08-11T20:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T10:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=181212"},"modified":"2025-08-11T20:19:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T10:19:00","slug":"db-cargo-uk-begins-etcs-fleet-fitment-at-toton-depot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=265313","title":{"rendered":"DB Cargo UK begins ETCS fleet fitment at Toton Depot"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DB Cargo UK has started work this week to fit the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to nine of its Class 66 freight locomotives.<\/p>\n

The work, which is being undertaken at DB Cargo\u2019s Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in the East Midlands, is part of the National Freight ETCS Programme, a critical component of the \u00a31.4 billion East Coast Digital Programme.<\/p>\n

The initial roll-out of ETCS fitment is being delivered by the East Coast Digital Programme, which will see traditional lineside signals replaced by the new digital in-cab technology.<\/p>\n

Siemens Mobility is the East Coast Digital Programme\u2019s chosen partner, responsible for designing, integrating and installing its Trainguard 200 Onboard unit onto freight locomotives, enabling in cab digital signalling on the East Coast Main Line.<\/p>\n

DB Cargo UK\u2019s Chief Operating Officer and ERTMS Project Sponsor, Neil Ethell said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMobilisation work had been underway at Toton for several months to facilitate the delivery of the new contract. This has seen the installation of a new load bank, wash plant and overhead cranes, as well as new accommodation to co-locate staff from Siemens Mobility on the site.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving recently played a significant part in the \u2018first-in-class\u2019 fitment of ETCS on one of our own Class 66 locomotives (66039), which has recently undergone dynamic testing at Network Rail\u2019s Rail Innovation and Development Centre, we are looking forward to continuing our collaboration with Siemens Mobility to install the new technology in further locomotives,\u201d added Neil.<\/p>\n

\u201cDB Cargo UK is very proud of the industry-leading role we continue to play in the delivery of ERTMS here in the UK which will deliver a more dynamic, reliable and safer railway for all those who use it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will provide much needed capacity for freight on the East Coast Main Line and other routes and this significant investment in the Class 66 locomotive is a further advancement towards securing the long-term growth of our sector.\u201d.<\/p>\n

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DB\u2019s Class 66 locomotive 66070 prepares to enter the depot at Toton for its ETCS fitment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Adrian Stubbs, Director of Rail Infrastructure Portfolio – onboard, Siemens Mobility UK&I, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a pivotal step in the journey towards digital signalling, and a key part of our mission to transform rail travel and transport on the East Coast Main Line.  The integration of ETCS into legacy freight locomotives is a complex task and I’m incredibly proud to see the collaboration between Siemens Mobility, DB Cargo UK, Network Rail, and our industry stakeholders.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis collaborative progress is propelling us towards a wider rollout, which will eventually unlock significant benefits such as increased capacity, reduced maintenance costs, and improved reliability for freight operations.”<\/p>\n

Emily Woodward, Network Rail\u2019s Senior Sponsor (Freight) for ECDP, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re pleased to get another set of fitment work underway for Britain\u2019s principal fleet, the Class 66.  There has been excellent collaboration across the sector to progress the design and it\u2019s important we move forward the vital work of getting locos fitted.  Fitting ETCS to freight locos is challenging due to the age and complexity of the vehicles, but with another depot getting work underway we\u2019re building our capability.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first of DB\u2019s locomotives to be fitted will be 66070.<\/p>\n

Image credit: DB Cargo UK<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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