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LNER Azuma 800108 at London St Pancras. LNER.

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LNER Azuma visits St Pancras as operator plans diversionary route ahead of ECML closures

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) Azuma train has conducted a significant test run between Leeds and London St Pancras during the early hours of March 28.

East Coast Main Line 31 Mar

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Grand Central Class 180 reaches 125mph in ETCS test on ECML

Grand Central 180108 now holds the British speed record using the European Train Control System, having reached 125mph during main-line tests in August.

ETCS 10 Sept

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ECML stock completes ECTS dynamic testing

A significant milestone has been reached in the implementation of digital in-cab signalling on the East Coast Main Line.

East Coast Main Line 27 Aug

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In-cab signalling to be tested at speed on ECML

On Sunday 25 August, the first long-distance train will test newly installed in-cab signalling at high speed on the East Coast Main Line between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin.

Signalling 20 Aug

Class 66/5 66591 will be equipped with ETCS at Leeds Midland Road Vehicle Maintenance Facility.

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Freightliner to commence Industry-First ETCS Locomotive Retrofit

Freightliner has partnered with Siemens Mobility for a pioneering project to equip its Class 66V locomotive, 66591, with the European Train Control System (ETCS). This marks a significant milestone for the industry, as Freightliner will become the first operator to retrofit a locomotive with ETCS in-house.

Freightliner 21 Jun

66039 fitted with ETCS technology travels to RIDC

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Dynamic testing starts on first freight locomotive fitted with digital signalling

The first locomotive in Britain’s principal freight fleet to be fitted with digital signalling equipment has now moved to dynamic testing on a test track.

ECDP 29 Apr