{"id":375081,"date":"2026-02-24T19:38:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=189686"},"modified":"2026-02-24T19:38:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:38:46","slug":"network-rail-thanks-passengers-as-ecml-upgrades-hit-milestones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=375081","title":{"rendered":"Network Rail thanks passengers as ECML upgrades hit milestones"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Network Rail is thanking passengers for their patience following several weekends of significant improvement work on the East Coast Main Line, including successful testing of digital signalling equipment.<\/p>\n

Over the past two weekends, the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) has successfully completed a full programme of testing ahead of the introduction of digital in-cab signalling to the East Coast Main Line later this year.<\/p>\n

Test teams successfully carried out 100 test cases on Sunday 15 February. A full system data update took place on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February, along with further test cases, including confidence and reliability testing for two-train running, when more than one train can occupy the same section of the line and tests involving temporary speed restrictions. Other checks included assurance of all the different elements of the train control system known as ETCS (European Train Control System).<\/p>\n

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Checking the route.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Over the previous two weekends (from Saturday 31 January), engineers delivered a wide range of essential upgrades, including:<\/p>\n