Latest ETCS News
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Alstom to Upgrade Up to 449 ÖBB Trains with ETCS
Alstom has been contracted to upgrade up to 449 ÖBB vehicles with the latest European Train Control System (ETCS) technology.
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Hitachi Rail Installs ETCS L2 Trial Track in Finland
Hitachi Rail has successfully installed an ETCS Level 2 trial track on the Kouvola-Kotka/Hamina line in Finland.
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First ETCS Level 2 Train Tested on UK Mainline
A Great Northern Class 717 train has become the first digitally signalled train to be operated on a UK mainline.
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UK: Class 66 Locomotive Starts Dynamic Testing with ETCS
The first DB Cargo locomotive equipped with digital signalling in Britain's principal freight fleet has commenced dynamic testing.
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Siemens Mobility to Install First ETCS Deployment in Finland
Siemens Mobility will upgrade Finland's rail network with ETCS Level 2 as part of the Finnish government's Digirail Project.
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SNCF Réseau Advances Development of FRMCS-5G
SNCF Réseau has provided an update on the development of FRMCS-5G through its involvement in prototype projects across Europe.
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First Passenger Trains Run to City of London with Digital Signalling
The first trains have carried passengers to the City of London using European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling.
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Stadler Prepares DB Locomotives for ETCS Rollout
Deutsche Bahn (DB), Stadler and AngelStar are preparing Alstom-made locomotives in Germany for the European Train Control System (ETCS).
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India: Alstom Inaugurates RAPIDX Regional Train with Hybrid Level 3 ETCS
Alstom has inaugurated India’s first semi high-speed RAPIDX regional train on the Delhi-Meerut corridor with hybrid Level 3 ETCS technology.
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Digital Signalling Proved Ready for Passenger Service on Northern City Line
Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway have demonstrated that digital signalling on the Northern City Line is ready for passenger service…
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ETCS Level 1 Installed Across 48 Train Stations in Thailand
Thales and River Engineering have implemented the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 across 48 train stations in Thailand.
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Siemens Mobility and ÖBB Commission Further ETCS in Austria
Siemens Mobility and ÖBB have commissioned ETCS Level 2 on a 57-kilometre route between Linz and Vöcklabruck in Austria.
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Alstom to Supply Irish Rail with Smartlock Interlocking and ETCS in Cork
Alstom will provide its Smartlock computer-based interlocking system and ETCS for Irish Rail's Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) network.
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Germany: Siemens Mobility to Deliver 28 Mireo Trains for Digital Node Stuttgart
Siemens Mobility has been selected to deliver 28 electric Mireo regional trains to Baden-Württemberg for the Digital Node Stuttgart project.
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Alstom to Supply 50 Traxx Universal Locomotives to RAILPOOL
Alstom has been contracted to supply 50 Traxx Universal multi-purpose locomotives for European rail vehicle leasing company, RAILPOOL.
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Alstom to Supply 50 Traxx Universal Locomotives to Northrail and RIVE
Alstom and Northrail have signed a framework contract for up to 50 multi-system Traxx Universal locomotives..
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UK: Class 700 Thameslink Fleet to Undergo ETCS Upgrade
As part of the East Coast Digital Programme, the Class 700 Thameslink fleet will be upgraded to the latest version of ETCS.
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UK: GTR Class 387 Completes Static Testing with ETCS Signalling
The first of Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) Class 387 Great Northern Electrostar trains has completed static testing retrofitted with ETCS…
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ETCS Level 2 Testing Underway for Queensland's Cross River Rail Project
The Cross River Rail project has reached new milestones in testing ETCS Level 2 signalling on the Shorncliffe Line in South East Queensland.…
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GTR Retrofits First Class 387 with ETCS Signalling
Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) first Class 387/1 Electrostar train has been retrofitted with ETCS in-cab signalling.
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Belgium: Alstom to Equip SNCB Locomotives with ETCS Signalling
Alstom will supply Level 2 European Train Control System (ETCS) signalling for 37 HLD77 locomotives in SNCB’s fleet in Belgium.
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GTR Receives ORR Approval to Operate Class 717s with In-Cab ETCS Signalling
The ORR has given authorisation for Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to operate its Class 717 fleet with Level 2 ETCS digital signalling.
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ÖBB Announces Extensive Upgrade for the Vienna S-Bahn
ÖBB is upgrading the Vienna S-Bahn to help improve the travel experience and accommodate a growing number of passengers.
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Hungary: Alstom Equips 36 MÁV-START Electric Trains with ETCS Level 2
Alstom has retrofitted the first 36 of 59 MÁV-START electric trains with its Atlas ETCS solution in order to increase speed and safety.