Coast Digital Programme News Today

The introduction of European Train Control System technology is a complex operation involving many different routes, operators and types of rolling stock. PHILIP HAIGH delves into the detail, and talks to the man responsible for the delivery of the East Coast Digital Programme

Porterbrook is continuing with its ambitious plans for Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire as it confirmed it will be electrifying and renewing the £3.5 kilometre (5.6 miles) test track.

The first locomotive in Britain’s principal freight fleet to be fitted with digital signalling equipment has now moved to dynamic testing on a test track.

Network Rail has moved the vehicle to its development centre in Lancashire after completing the retrofit of ETCS technology.

A rail route disrupted by landslips and heavy rain is set for a major investment to improve drainage and passenger safety.

Network Rail celebrated billions of pounds of investment over the last five years as it marks the end of Control Period 6. 

Work on the East Coast Main Line between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin has helped Network Rail reach a major milestone in their digital programme.

New technology commissioned between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin, bringing digital signalling on the route a step closer.

Network Rail has completed work on a £375m project to install digital signalling equipment in the Wokingham area in southern England. 

No long-distance services will run to or from London King’s Cross between Saturday and Tuesday.