Eastern: East Coast news
‘World first’ digitally signalled steam loco begins testing
This week has seen the start of testing at speed for the world’s first operational steam locomotive to be fitted with ETCS (European Train Control System) technology.
Major East Coast Main Line reinforcement project successfully completed
Carbon-saving innovations help solve historical problem and improve passenger journeys
Groundbreaking thermal modelling slashes railway heating costs
Significant cost and carbon reductions will be delivered through an industry-leading initiative joint developed by Network Rail, AtkinsRéalis, Balfour Beatty and TSO, as the Central Rail Systems Alliance (CRSA).
Railway training facility set to be complete this summer
A new railway training facility in Doncaster continues to take shape and is set to be complete this summer.
Striking installation at London King’s Cross to encourage more people to report fly-tipping
A massive mound of rubbish has been displayed at London King’s Cross to highlight the scourge of fly-tipping on the railway.
Time capsule buried over 40 years ago near Selby restored for future generations
Network Rail has worked with the Railway Heritage Trust (RHT) to restore the site of a time capsule at Hambleton, near Selby.
Residents invited to track railway work near them through new digital service
Network Rail has launched a new digital notification service for more than seven million residents living near the railway across east and north east England.
Railway 200’s unique touring exhibition train’s stopping points along East Coast Main Line
A unique exhibition train touring the country to mark 200 years of the modern railway will make stops along and near the East Coast Main Line.
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