Book Review: Express Diesel Trains by George Woods Express Diesel Trains describes the evolution of Britain’s high-speed trains from 1968, when a prototype of the familiar Class 43 HST was developed.

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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.

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). www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/multiple-trains-... #class_180 #class_717

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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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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