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.

Passengers reminded of changes to service on the East Coast Mainline #cambridge #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #ely #GreatNorthern #HertfordNorth

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.

Four weekends of disruption on the East Coast Main Line starts this Saturday www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/four-weekends-of... #bedford #darlington #durham #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #hertfordshire #hitchin

East Midlands Railway urges passengers to plan ahead amid busy weekend plans East Midlands Railway (EMR) is warning passengers of extremely busy services this weekend as major engineering work affects the East Coast Main Line and the approach to Manchester Piccadilly. While these upgrades will improve reliability in the long term, travel this weekend will be disrupted.

East Midlands Railway urges passengers to plan ahead amid busy weekend plans www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/plan-ahead-emr-w... #chesterfield #EastCoastMainLine #EastMidlandsRailway #LondonKingSCross #manchester

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.

London to Scotland trains to be disrupted over four weekends www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/disruption-to-ea... #bedford #croft #CrossCountry #darlington #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #GrandCentral

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.

London Kings Cross trains to be disrupted on four weekends www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/london-kings-cro... #AlexandraPalace #biggleswade #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #FinsburyPark #hitchin

A Class 45 Peak at Helpston Crossing on ECML.

#trainsimworld #trainsimworld6 #tsw6 #dovetailgames #dtg #levelcrossing #eastcoastmainline #ecml #peterborough #doncaster #class45 #peak #intercity #mk3 #scotrail #class47 #diesel #railtour #train #racing #passing #bluesky #cloudy #gaming #videogame

Special train to travel into Doncaster works On Saturday, 18th April, UK Railtours is running a special train, The Plant’, from London King’s Cross to Leeds in aid of the Railway Children charity.

Special train to travel into Doncaster works www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/special-train-to... #adwick #charity #class_08 #class_57 #class_66 #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #freightliner #leeds #lincoln #LondonKingSCross

Major disruption to Hertfordshire trains to last all day Passengers are being advised to check before travelling, with a number of operators experiencing major disruption on the East Coast Main Line today. Engineering work has overrun between Welwyn Garden City and Alexandra Palace, and means that some lines are blocked. Grand Central, Great Northern, Hull Trains, London North Eastern…

Hull Trains and Lumo say that passengers should still travel, but journeys may be delayed www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/major-disruption... #AlexandraPalace #cambridge #EastCoastMainLine #GrandCentral #GreatNorthern #hertfordshire

RAIB investigating excessive speed at Hertfordshire junction The RAIB has undertaken a preliminary examination into an incident of overspeeding at Hitchin in Hertfordshire last December.

RAIB investigating excessive speed at Hertfordshire junction www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/raib-investigati... #cambridge #EastCoastMainLine #GoviaThameslinkRailway #grantham #GreatNorthern #hertfordshire #hitchin #LondonKingsCross

3 year contract awarded to Colas Rail A new contract has been signed between Colas Rail UK and Network Rail.

The contract includes the provision of ‘Thunderbird’ Rescue and Recovery Locomotives between London and Newcastle. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/3-year-contract-... #class_67 #ColasRail #EastCoastMainLine #london #NetworkRail

Biggest train timetable change in a decade launched The biggest timetable change in a decade has been launched today on the East Coast Main Line. The new timetable is thanks to the ECML upgrade project that has taken place over the last ten years. 46% more trains will operate between Newcastle and London King’s Cross during the week…

Biggest train timetable change in a decade launched #bradford #BradfordForsterSquare #cambridge #CambridgeSouth #CrossCountry #EastCoastMainLine #EastMidlandsRailway #edinburgh

Major fleet investments to come from publicly owned train operators Publicly owned train operators are making significant steps to improve journeys for passengers.

Major fleet investments to come from publicly owned train operators www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/major-fleet-inve... #EastCoastMainLine #LondonNorthEasternRailway #northern #SouthWesternRailway #southeastern #TransPennineExpress

Book Review: Northern Diesels: DMUs in the North of England by Martyn Hilbert This book is a photographic record of diesel multiple units (DMUs) operating throughout northern England.

Book Review: Northern Diesels: DMUs in the North of England by Martyn Hilbert www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/book-review-nort... #AmberleyPublishing #AvantiWestCoast #BookReviews #carlisle #EastCoastMainLine #garsdale #hawarden

Control Room workers prepare for LNER timetable change A week on Sunday (14 December), London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will introduce a new timetable that it describes as “the biggest uplift in rail services in more than a decade on the East Coast Main Line”.

Workers at LNER’s train maintenance depots have also been preparing for the timetable change. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/control-room-wor... #EastCoastMainLine #glasgow #london #LondonNorthEasternRailway #NetworkRail #northern

Historic A3 locomotive nameplate loaned to a Doncaster’s gallery A nameplate from A3 Pacific 2555 Centenary has been loaned by The Gresley Society to the Danum Gallery in Doncaster.

Historic A3 locomotive nameplate loaned to a Doncaster’s gallery www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/historic-a3-loco... #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #HeritageFund #SirNigelGresleyLocomotiveTrust

LNER Train Maintenance Teams prepare for Timetable Changes Staff at LNER Train Care Depots prepare for the ECML timetable changes

This will help keep maintenance schedules running smoothly and increase train availability. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/lner-train-maint... #aberdeen #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #edinburgh #HitachiRail #LnerAzuma #london

ScotRail Timetable Changes bring Electric Trains to East Kilbride ScotRail passengers to benefit from extra trains, extra seats and greener services from December 14th

ScotRail Timetable Changes bring Electric Trains to East Kilbride www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/scotrail-timetab... #burntisland #cathcart #class_156 #class_380 #drem #dunbar #dunfermline #EastCoastMainLine #EastKilbride #edinburgh

Main Line Cab Rides on Offer as part of Martin House Super Raffle Martin House Super Raffle has seven top prizes to be won, including three main line cab rides

Main Line Cab Rides on Offer as part of Martin House Super Raffle www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/main-line-cab-ri... #charity #christmas #class_66 #competition #DbCargo #DraxPowerStation #EastCoastMainLine #freightliner

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.

This weekend will see a section of the railway close south of Peterborough to allow for the additional testing of digital signalling. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/east-coast-digit... #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine

December timetable changes for TransPennine Express services Next month will see alterations to timetables across the rail industry, seeing increased services and capacity.

Next month will see alterations to operator timetables across the rail industry, seeing increased services and capacity. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/december-timetab... #EastCoastMainLine #edinburgh #hull #LiverpoolLimeStreet

Over £25,000 raised by the Poppy Express A new fundraising record has been set for the ‘Poppy Express’.

Over £25,000 raised by the Poppy Express www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/over-25000-raise... #EastCoastMainLine #edinburgh #hull #HullTrains #london #LondonKingsCross #lumo #newcastle #retford #RoyalBritishLegion

Job applications open for new London to Scotland train service Lumo is advertising what it describes as “a number of exciting opportunities” to join its workforce, as the open-access train operator prepares to launch its new daily services between London Euston and Stirling in Scotland.

Lumo will be running up to ten services per day on weekdays and Saturdays, and eight services on Sunday. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/job-applications... #EastCoastMainLine #edinburgh #england #glasgow #london #LondonEuston #lumo

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.

Grand Central services will not run. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/east-coast-main-... #disruption #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GrandCentral #GreatNorthern #HertfordNorth

Some autumnal colour lifting an otherwise gray and damp scene by the River Wear at Croxdale, just south of Durham in North East England. The viaduct spanning the river carries the East Coast Main Line between London and Edinburgh.

A bit of a damp autumnal scene by the River Wear at Croxdale, just south of Durham in North East England. The viaduct carries the East Coast Main Line connecting London's, Kings Cross with Edinburgh's Waverly railway stations.
#england #durham #eastcoastmainline #viaduct #autumn #photography

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.

Class 717 trains get updated European Train Control System www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/class-717-trains... #class_717 #EastCoastMainLine #etcs #FinsburyPark #GoviaThameslinkRailway #GreatNorthern #NorthernCityLine #siemens

LNER expands mobile connectivity on trains Along a 45-mile stretch of the scenic East Coast Main Line, LNER customers can enjoy improved mobile phone and Wi-Fi connections.

LNER expands mobile connectivity on trains www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/lner-expands-mob... #BerwickUponTweed #EastCoastMainLine #london #LondonNorthEasternRailway #newcastle #northumberland

25th Anniversary For Hull Trains Following 25 years of serving its customers on the East Coast Main Line, Hull Trains is celebrating its milestone anniversary.

We may have expanded our services over the years, but I’m proud that we’ve never lost the East Yorkshire charm that really sets Hull Trains apart. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/25th-anniversary... #EastCoastMainLine #EastYorkshire

December timetable alterations for CrossCountry CrossCountry has announced its timetable changes, which will be altered from the 14th December.

December timetable alterations for CrossCountry www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/december-timetab... #birmingham #christmas #CrossCountry #EastCoastMainLine #leicester #newcastle #reading

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.

WATCH: In-cab digital signalling tested at speed in East Coast Azuma train www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/watch-in-cab-dig... #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #etcs #HitachiRail #leicestershire

London Kings Cross trains subject to change as improvements made in new timetable Great Northern and Thameslink have announced that major improvements are to be made to their services from Sunday, 14th December.

London Kings Cross trains subject to change as improvements made in new timetable www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/london-kings-cro... #AlexandraPalace #baldock #cambridge #CambridgeSouth #EastCoastMainLine #FinsburyPark #foxton