Nuclear drivers to train on new simulators https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/nuclear-drivers-to-train-on-new-simulators.html #carlisle #DirectRailServices #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #etcs #NuclearTransportSolutions #signalling #simulator
Nuclear drivers to train on new simulators
DRS to use simulators to train nuclear drivers
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September 23, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Network Rail Completes a Section of East Coast Digital Programme Testing https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/network-rail-completes-a-section-of-east-coast-digital-programme-testing.html #class_180 #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #FinsburyPark #GrandCentral #GreatNorthern
Network Rail Completes a Section of East Coast Digital Programme Testing
Network Rail is thanking passengers for their patience during testing of the new upgrade work on the East Coast Main Line.
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June 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Network Rail Completes a Section of East Coast Digital Programme Testing https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/network-rail-completes-a-section-of-east-coast-digital-programme-testing.html #class_180 #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #FinsburyPark #GrandCentral #GreatNorthern
Loram’s newest rail grinder finishes ETCS testing level 2 https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/lorams-newest-rail-grinder-in-cab-signalling-enabled.html #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #etcs #HitachiRail #loram #MeltonMowbray #NetworkRail #signalling
Loram’s newest rail grinder finishes ETCS testing level 2
Loram’s next-generation RGC rail grinding machine for Network Rail has completed testing for ETCS Level 2, making it the first on-track machine in the UK to operate with in-cab digital signalling and ETCS capability.
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March 15, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Loram’s newest rail grinder finishes ETCS testing level 2 https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/lorams-newest-rail-grinder-in-cab-signalling-enabled.html #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #etcs #HitachiRail #loram #MeltonMowbray #NetworkRail #signalling
Digital signalling test completed by Class 717 train https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/digital-signalling-test-completed-by-class-717-train.html #class_717 #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #ertms #etcs #FinsburyPark #fleet #GoviaThameslinkRailway
Digital signalling test completed by Class 717 train
Govia Thameslink Railway and Siemens have completed the upgrade of one of its Class 717 trains to include digital signalling.
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February 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Digital signalling test completed by Class 717 train https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/digital-signalling-test-completed-by-class-717-train.html #class_717 #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #ertms #etcs #FinsburyPark #fleet #GoviaThameslinkRailway
The heritage pathfinder aims to enable main line running of steam and heritage diesel for the future. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/testing-starts-on-worlds-first-digitally-signalled-steam-loco.html #A1SteamLocomotiveTrust #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine
Testing starts on world’s first digitally-signalled steam loco
Network Rail has begun testing at speed for an operational steam locomotive fitted with ETCS (European Train Control System) technology.
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April 11, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The heritage pathfinder aims to enable main line running of steam and heritage diesel for the future. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/testing-starts-on-worlds-first-digitally-signalled-steam-loco.html #A1SteamLocomotiveTrust #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine
One year without physical signals celebrated on the Northern City Line https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/one-year-without-physical-signals-celebrated-on-the-northern-city-line.html #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #etcs #FinsburyPark #GreatNorthern #moorgate #NetworkRail
One year without physical signals celebrated on the Northern City Line
The Northern City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate marked one year on Tuesday, 19 May, since the removal of its physical lineside signals. The route became Britain’s first ‘no signals’ commuter railway in May 2025, with almost 70,000 Great Northern services since operated using digital in-cab signalling.
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May 19, 2026 at 5:31 PM
One year without physical signals celebrated on the Northern City Line https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/one-year-without-physical-signals-celebrated-on-the-northern-city-line.html #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #etcs #FinsburyPark #GreatNorthern #moorgate #NetworkRail
Passengers reminded of changes to service on the East Coast Mainline #cambridge #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #ely #GreatNorthern #HertfordNorth
Passengers reminded of changes to service on the East Coast Mainline
Passengers are being advised of significant travel disruptions on the East Coast Main Line south of Peterborough on Sunday, 15 March, due to further testing of a new digital signalling system.
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March 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Passengers reminded of changes to service on the East Coast Mainline #cambridge #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #ely #GreatNorthern #HertfordNorth
Work to Fit ETCS to Class 66s Begins https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/db-cargo-uk-begins-etcs-fleet-fitment-at-toton-depot.html #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #siemens #TotonTractionMaintenanceDepot
Work to Fit ETCS to Class 66s Begins
DB Cargo Class 66s are being fitted with the new European Train Control System (ETCS) this week.
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August 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🚅 Rapid retrofit as classic High Speed Train units go digital ...
This eight-week vehicle retrofitment is the quickest turnaround of a digital fleet upgrade delivered so far as part of the £1.4bn #EastCoastDigitalProgramme.
👉 https://bit.ly/4dxfKWb
#Tech #Innovation
This eight-week vehicle retrofitment is the quickest turnaround of a digital fleet upgrade delivered so far as part of the £1.4bn #EastCoastDigitalProgramme.
👉 https://bit.ly/4dxfKWb
#Tech #Innovation
May 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM
🚅 Rapid retrofit as classic High Speed Train units go digital ...
This eight-week vehicle retrofitment is the quickest turnaround of a digital fleet upgrade delivered so far as part of the £1.4bn #EastCoastDigitalProgramme.
👉 https://bit.ly/4dxfKWb
#Tech #Innovation
This eight-week vehicle retrofitment is the quickest turnaround of a digital fleet upgrade delivered so far as part of the £1.4bn #EastCoastDigitalProgramme.
👉 https://bit.ly/4dxfKWb
#Tech #Innovation
It has also tested running Azuma trains into London St Pancras station, but needs to do more work to make this feasible. #bedford #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #LnerAzuma #LondonNorthEasternRailway #LondonStPancrasInternational #newcastle
Special Newcastle-to-Bedford trains to run during engineering work
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has announced that it is to run special trains away from its usual route during planned engineering work next month.
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July 29, 2026 at 11:29 AM
It has also tested running Azuma trains into London St Pancras station, but needs to do more work to make this feasible. #bedford #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #LnerAzuma #LondonNorthEasternRailway #LondonStPancrasInternational #newcastle
Trains will be running fully on in-cab digital signalling instead of the traditional trackside signals. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/no-trains-from-london-kings-cross-this-weekend.html #biggleswade #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine
No trains from London Kings Cross this weekend
Network Rail is reminding passengers that trains will not be running between London King’s Cross and Peterborough on the 17th and 18th May.
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May 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Trains will be running fully on in-cab digital signalling instead of the traditional trackside signals. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/no-trains-from-london-kings-cross-this-weekend.html #biggleswade #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine
🚦 Our #EastCoastDigitalProgramme is replacing traditional signals with real‑time info delivered directly to the driver’s cab.
We'll introduce them between Welwyn and Hitchin this year, meaning more reliable, greener, and safer journeys:
👉 https://bit.ly/3ZjaxdP
We'll introduce them between Welwyn and Hitchin this year, meaning more reliable, greener, and safer journeys:
👉 https://bit.ly/3ZjaxdP
February 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
🚦 Our #EastCoastDigitalProgramme is replacing traditional signals with real‑time info delivered directly to the driver’s cab.
We'll introduce them between Welwyn and Hitchin this year, meaning more reliable, greener, and safer journeys:
👉 https://bit.ly/3ZjaxdP
We'll introduce them between Welwyn and Hitchin this year, meaning more reliable, greener, and safer journeys:
👉 https://bit.ly/3ZjaxdP
The testing of the High-Speed Train highlighted the significant collaboration within the East Coast Digital Programme. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/11/digital-signalling-tested-on-iconic-hst.html #class_43 #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp
Digital signalling tested on “iconic” HST
First older generation HST trailed with ETCS
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November 27, 2024 at 11:53 AM
The testing of the High-Speed Train highlighted the significant collaboration within the East Coast Digital Programme. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/11/digital-signalling-tested-on-iconic-hst.html #class_43 #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp
No trains to and from London Kings Cross on May weekend https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/no-trains-to-and-from-london-kings-cross-on-may-weekend.html #biggleswade #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #FinsburyPark #hitchin #london #LondonKingsCross #moorgate #NetworkRail #peterborough
No trains to and from London Kings Cross on May weekend
Network Rail are advising passengers to check before travelling between London King’s Cross and Peterborough over the 17th and 18th May. Upgrades and testing will be carried out as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. High-speed testing will take place between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin ahead of their…
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April 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
No trains to and from London Kings Cross on May weekend https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/no-trains-to-and-from-london-kings-cross-on-may-weekend.html #biggleswade #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #FinsburyPark #hitchin #london #LondonKingsCross #moorgate #NetworkRail #peterborough
DB Cargo UK has completed fitting in-cab signalling to one of its Class 66 freight locomotives, No. 66070. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/digital-signalling-installed-on-first-db-cargo-class-66-locomotive.html #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #EastCoastDigitalProgramme
Digital signalling installed on first DB Cargo Class 66 locomotive
DB Cargo UK has completed fitting in-cab signalling to one of its Class 66 freight locomotives, No. 66070.
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April 9, 2026 at 1:11 PM
DB Cargo UK has completed fitting in-cab signalling to one of its Class 66 freight locomotives, No. 66070. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/digital-signalling-installed-on-first-db-cargo-class-66-locomotive.html #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #EastCoastDigitalProgramme
East Coast Digital Programme to disrupt Peterborough services during Bank Holiday https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/east-coast-digital-programme-to-disrupt-peterborough-services-during-bank-holiday.html #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #london #NationalRail #NetworkRail #peterborough #signalling
East Coast Digital Programme to disrupt Peterborough services during Bank Holiday
Across the August Bank Holiday Weekend, services are set to be disrupted while the East Coast Digital Programme’s testing is carried out.
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August 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
East Coast Digital Programme to disrupt Peterborough services during Bank Holiday https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/east-coast-digital-programme-to-disrupt-peterborough-services-during-bank-holiday.html #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #london #NationalRail #NetworkRail #peterborough #signalling
London Kings Cross trains to be disrupted on four weekends https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/london-kings-cross-trains-to-be-disrupted-on-four-weekends.html #AlexandraPalace #biggleswade #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #FinsburyPark #hitchin
London Kings Cross trains to be disrupted on four weekends
As part of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) services between London and Peterborough/King’s Lynn will be impacted over four weekends.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:20 PM
London Kings Cross trains to be disrupted on four weekends https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/london-kings-cross-trains-to-be-disrupted-on-four-weekends.html #AlexandraPalace #biggleswade #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #FinsburyPark #hitchin
Four weekends of disruption on the East Coast Main Line starts this Saturday https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/four-weekends-of-disruption-on-the-east-coast-main-line-starts-this-saturday.html #bedford #darlington #durham #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #hertfordshire #hitchin
Four weekends of disruption on the East Coast Main Line starts this Saturday
For the next four weekends, services between York and Newcastle on the East Coast Main Line will be disrupted because of major engineering work.
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March 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Four weekends of disruption on the East Coast Main Line starts this Saturday https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/four-weekends-of-disruption-on-the-east-coast-main-line-starts-this-saturday.html #bedford #darlington #durham #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #hertfordshire #hitchin
RailAdventure and Locomotive Services Ltd High Speed Trains to receive digital signalling #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #etcs #LocomotiveServicesLtd #NetworkRail #RailAdventure
RailAdventure and Locomotive Services Ltd High Speed Trains to receive digital signalling
16 Class 43 power cars are being fitted with ETCS digital signalling as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. Replacing lineside signals with in-cab displays will mean a more reliable railway. Four power cars from RailAdventure are being fitted with the system to assist the company with freight and…
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July 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
RailAdventure and Locomotive Services Ltd High Speed Trains to receive digital signalling #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #etcs #LocomotiveServicesLtd #NetworkRail #RailAdventure
August Bank Holiday disruption along East Coast Main Line https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/august-bank-holiday-disruption-along-east-coast-main-line.html #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #london #NationalRail #peterborough #royston #signalling #thameslink
August Bank Holiday disruption along East Coast Main Line
From 29th August to 31st August, journeys along the East Coast Main Line will be affected due to digital signalling tests.
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August 26, 2026 at 1:01 PM
August Bank Holiday disruption along East Coast Main Line https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/august-bank-holiday-disruption-along-east-coast-main-line.html #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #london #NationalRail #peterborough #royston #signalling #thameslink
London to Scotland trains to be disrupted over four weekends https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/disruption-to-east-coast-main-line-services-on-weekends-in-march.html #bedford #croft #CrossCountry #darlington #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #GrandCentral
London to Scotland trains to be disrupted over four weekends
Train services on the East Coast Main Line will be disrupted on each weekend throughout March.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
London to Scotland trains to be disrupted over four weekends https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/disruption-to-east-coast-main-line-services-on-weekends-in-march.html #bedford #croft #CrossCountry #darlington #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #GrandCentral
This weekend will see a section of the railway close south of Peterborough to allow for the additional testing of digital signalling. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/east-coast-digital-programme-to-affect-services-in-hertfordshire.html #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine
East Coast Digital Programme to affect services in Hertfordshire
This weekend will see a section of the railway close south of Peterborough to allow for the additional testing of digital signalling.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This weekend will see a section of the railway close south of Peterborough to allow for the additional testing of digital signalling. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/east-coast-digital-programme-to-affect-services-in-hertfordshire.html #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine
Grand Central services will not run. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/east-coast-main-line-closure-for-testing-digital-signalling.html #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GrandCentral #GreatNorthern #HertfordNorth
East Coast Main Line closure for testing digital signalling
Over the weekend of 22/23 November, train services over a large part of the East Coast Main Line south of Peterborough will be disrupted.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
WATCH: In-cab digital signalling tested at speed in East Coast Azuma train https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/watch-in-cab-digital-signalling-tested-at-speed-in-east-coast-azuma-train.html #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #etcs #HitachiRail #leicestershire
WATCH: In-cab digital signalling tested at speed in East Coast Azuma train
Digital in-cab signalling has been successfully tested at speed on a train from London North Eastern Railway’s Azuma fleet of trains.
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September 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
WATCH: In-cab digital signalling tested at speed in East Coast Azuma train https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/watch-in-cab-digital-signalling-tested-at-speed-in-east-coast-azuma-train.html #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #etcs #HitachiRail #leicestershire
Rail Minister Hendy takes trip on ‘no signals’ commuter railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/rail-minister-hendy-takes-trip-on-no-signals-commuter-railway.html #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #etcs #FinsburyPark #GoviaThameslinkRailway #moorgate
Rail Minister Hendy takes trip on ‘no signals’ commuter railway
Rail Minister Peter Hendy has today led celebrations of the Great Northern ‘Northern City Line’ becoming the country’s first commuter railway to run without signals at the side of the track.
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July 24, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Rail Minister Hendy takes trip on ‘no signals’ commuter railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/rail-minister-hendy-takes-trip-on-no-signals-commuter-railway.html #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #etcs #FinsburyPark #GoviaThameslinkRailway #moorgate