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Siemens Mobility to invest £100 million in new UK rail infrastructure factory

Siemens Mobility is investing heavily in a new state-of-the-art rail infrastructure site in Wiltshire.

Five years later: SWR signalling upgrades completed

Control of signalling from Feltham and Wokingham moves to NR’s Wessex Rail Operating Centre (ROC) following equipment upgrades.

Industry urged to get behind ETCS digital signalling

The challenge of introducing in-cab-only ‘moving block’ signalling on a busy main line “is worth it - but everyone must own the project”.

Cambridge signals to receive £194m upgrade

The Cambridge area’s 40-year-old signalling system is to be replaced over the next two years, following the award of £194 million worth of contracts. 

Sniffer dogs hired in fight to combat metal thefts

Network Rail has introduced sniffer dogs to try to reduce the theft of signalling cables in the North West.

Nine-day blockade signals start of £95m upgrade

Part of the Portsmouth Main Line closed for nine days from February 12, at the start of a three-year, £95 million project to upgrade outdated signalling. 

Soham station’s signalling complete

Network Rail closes in on appointments for East Coast ETCS partners

Deal for ETCS introduction on East Coast Main Line draws near

FROM THE ARCHIVES: End of an era for East Anglia semaphores

DAVID ALLEN attempts to highlight the best of the old and outline the changes associated with the new in the delayed Wherry Lines resignalling scheme

Signalling interference halts Azuma tests north of York

Testing of new Hitachi-built Azumas on electric mode halted on northern ECML due to signalling interference

FROM THE FILES: End of an era for East Anglian semaphores

As signalling in East Anglia undergoes radical modernisation, DAVID ALLEN outlines what the changes will bring and gives a salute to the old system

Preparations continue for Bristol resignalling

£130 million resignalling at Bristol Temple Meads this Easter

Guidance for Digital Railway programme

A ministerial group set up to provide advice on the Digital Railway programme says the Government should publish a clear statement of policy for delivery.

£200m track and signalling upgrade at Derby

Network Rail plans a 79-day programme of work at Derby as part of a £200 million track and signalling upgrade in the area.

Network Rail tests ETCS on Class 700 on 'Core' Thameslink route

Trial of ETCS Level 2 signalling between St Pancras and Blackfriars with a Class 700 electric multiple unit has taken place.

Thales installs new London Underground signalling

Installation of new signalling systems has begun on London Underground by Thales.

Alstom to fit ETCS to Class 180s

Alstom will design and install European Train Control System (ETCS) on 14 Class 180 diesel multiple units.

ETCS forecast to facilitate 30% capacity boost

Installation of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) will increase capacity by up to 30% on some parts of the network

‘Sabotaged signals’ stop New Street services

More than 650 services delayed

The need for Northern collaboration

TOBY CUTHBERTSON offers RICHARD CLINNICK an insight into the challenges local authorities will face in taking greater control of rail services in the North