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
There have been several classes of trains and even heritage locomotives being trialled and tested with this new ETCS system. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/history-is-made-as-first-commuter-railway-in-the-uk-goes-signal-free.html #biggleswade #class_717 #DraytonPark
History is made as First Commuter Railway in the UK goes Signal-Free
The ‘Northern City Line’ becomes the first signal-free commuter railway in the country
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May 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
There have been several classes of trains and even heritage locomotives being trialled and tested with this new ETCS system. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/history-is-made-as-first-commuter-railway-in-the-uk-goes-signal-free.html #biggleswade #class_717 #DraytonPark
Class 717 trains get updated European Train Control System https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/class-717-trains-get-updated-european-train-control-system.html #class_717 #EastCoastMainLine #etcs #FinsburyPark #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatNorthern #NorthernCityLine #siemens
Class 717 trains get updated European Train Control System
Siemens Mobility and Govia Thameslink Railway have been working to update the 25 Class 717 Great Northern trains.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Class 717 trains get updated European Train Control System https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/class-717-trains-get-updated-european-train-control-system.html #class_717 #EastCoastMainLine #etcs #FinsburyPark #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatNorthern #NorthernCityLine #siemens
During the weekend, testing was carried out on the line south of Peterborough, as part of the £1.4 billion East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/multiple-trains-controlled-simultaneously-in-landmark-for-digital-signalling.html #class_180 #class_717
Multiple trains controlled simultaneously in landmark for digital signalling
A major step forward in the introduction of digital signalling on the East Coast Main Line took place last weekend, 22nd and 23rd November.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
During the weekend, testing was carried out on the line south of Peterborough, as part of the £1.4 billion East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/multiple-trains-controlled-simultaneously-in-landmark-for-digital-signalling.html #class_180 #class_717
Testing of Digital Signalling takes place in Hertfordshire https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/12/testing-of-digital-signalling-takes-place-in-hertfordshire.html #class_180 #class_717 #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #etcs #NetworkRail #signalling
Testing of Digital Signalling takes place in Hertfordshire
Last weekend, further testing of the European Train Control System took place on the East Coast Main Line between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin.
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December 2, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Testing of Digital Signalling takes place in Hertfordshire https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/12/testing-of-digital-signalling-takes-place-in-hertfordshire.html #class_180 #class_717 #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #etcs #NetworkRail #signalling