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

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

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

There have been several classes of trains and even heritage locomotives being trialled and tested with this new ETCS system. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/history-is-made-... #biggleswade #class_717 #DraytonPark

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.

Digital signalling test completed by Class 717 train www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/digital-signalli... #class_717 #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #ertms #etcs #FinsburyPark #fleet #GoviaThameslinkRailway

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.

Testing of Digital Signalling takes place in Hertfordshire www.railadvent.co.uk/2024/12/testing-of-digit... #class_180 #class_717 #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #etcs #NetworkRail #signalling