ETCS

Lineside signal is removed from Drayton Park on the Northern City Line. NETWORK RAIL.

News

Lineside signals removed from London commuter route following ETCS switch

Northern City Line into Moorgate is completely controlled by ETCS.

ETCS 19 May

Rob Morland (A1 Steam Trust), Amy Clouston (AtkinsRealis), Ben Mason (ECDP), Raymond Sturton (Hitachi), in front of 60163 Tornado. NETWORK RAIL.

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First ETCS test on steam locomotive get under way as part of Network Rail's £9m pathfinder project

A1 No. 60163 Tornado has been fitted with digital signalling equipment.

ETCS 14 Apr

DB Cargo UK's 66039, the first to be fitted with ETCS. DB CARGO UK.

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More DB Cargo UK '66s' to be fitted with ETCS after operator signs deal with Siemens Mobility

Nine Class 66s will be fitted with ETCS between July 2025 and March 2026.

DB Cargo UK 28 Feb

The Class 717 used in East Coast Main Line signalling tests. NETWORK RAIL

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Latest digital signalling tests deemed a 'success' after weekend closure of East Coast Main Line

Network Rail has said the tests bring programme of allowing trains on part of the East Coast Main Line to be controlled by digital signalling from late 2025 a step nearer

ETCS 3 Dec

A Network Rail HST during ETCS tests on the East Coast Main Line

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HST used in overnight ETCS tests on East Coast Main Line

Two of Network Rail's HST power cars have become the first older generation train to take part in main line digital signalling tests

East Coast Main Line 27 Nov

News

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

News

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

ETCS signalling - the driver’s view. Lineside signalling will disappear from the ECML once the digital system is fully operational. NETWORK RAIL.

Feature

ETCS: Digital signalling switches to mains

Ben Jones discovers how a rolling programme of renewals that will transform how our trains are controlled.

Maintenance and refurb 19 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

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Mainline train runs under in-cab signalling in UK first

A digitally signalled train has successfully run on an intercity mainline route for the first time in the UK.

Signalling 4 Jun

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Analysis: The digital revolution and the switch to in-cab signalling

The introduction of European Train Control System technology is a complex operation involving many different routes, operators and types of rolling stock. PHILIP HAIGH delves into the detail, and talks to the man responsible for the delivery of the East Coast Digital Programme

Signalling 28 May

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NR chooses heritage traction ETCS suppliers

Network Rail has selected the suppliers that will fit European Train Control System (ETCS) equipment to steam and heritage locomotives.

ETCS 20 Oct

ETCS

Lineside signals removed from London commuter route following ETCS switch

First ETCS test on steam locomotive get under way as part of Network Rail's £9m pathfinder project

More DB Cargo UK '66s' to be fitted with ETCS after operator signs deal with Siemens Mobility

Latest digital signalling tests deemed a 'success' after weekend closure of East Coast Main Line

HST used in overnight ETCS tests on East Coast Main Line

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

ECML stock completes ECTS dynamic testing

In-cab signalling to be tested at speed on ECML

ETCS: Digital signalling switches to mains

Freightliner to commence Industry-First ETCS Locomotive Retrofit

Mainline train runs under in-cab signalling in UK first

Analysis: The digital revolution and the switch to in-cab signalling

NR chooses heritage traction ETCS suppliers

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

ETCS

Lineside signals removed from London commuter route following ETCS switch

First ETCS test on steam locomotive get under way as part of Network Rail's £9m pathfinder project

More DB Cargo UK '66s' to be fitted with ETCS after operator signs deal with Siemens Mobility

Latest digital signalling tests deemed a 'success' after weekend closure of East Coast Main Line

HST used in overnight ETCS tests on East Coast Main Line

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

ECML stock completes ECTS dynamic testing

In-cab signalling to be tested at speed on ECML

ETCS: Digital signalling switches to mains

Freightliner to commence Industry-First ETCS Locomotive Retrofit

Mainline train runs under in-cab signalling in UK first

Analysis: The digital revolution and the switch to in-cab signalling

NR chooses heritage traction ETCS suppliers

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

UK "fails to provide trains people want or like"

Further MML electrification and York capacity projects paused

DB Cargo sells three more Class 90s for reuse

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

All three West Coast Main Line open access bid rejected

16 DB Cargo UK drivers switching to rival