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DB Cargo UK has officially opened a new training centre of excellence at its HQ in Doncaster in preparation for the introduction of the new in-cab signalling system ETCS – the European Train Control System.

Rail passengers are being thanked for their patience after further work to test 21st century digital signalling systems on the East Coast Main Line impacted journeys over the weekend. 

A super-sized suitcase is helping to remind passengers at King’s Cross to beware of bag thieves – as the station returns to pre-Covid visitor numbers.

A familiar and classic train became a new addition to digital signalling in-cab testing runs on the East Coast Main Line at the weekend.

• East Coast Main Line passengers are reminded to check before they travel due to further digital signalling testing taking place this upcoming weekend.
• Thameslink and Great Northern services between London and Peterborough/King’s Lynn will be affected, with rail replacement bus services in place.
• It’s part of continuing work on the £1.4 billion East Coast Digital Programme.

• East Coast Main Line passengers are reminded to check before they travel due to further digital signalling testing taking place this weekend.
• No long-distance trains will operate between St Neots and London King's Cross on either Saturday 30 November or Sunday 1 December.
• It’s part of continuing work on the £1.4 billion East Coast Digital Programme.

People planning rail journeys in the North of England are being urged to check before they travel due to Storm Bert.

New figures show a railway bridge in Grantham is among the top five most bashed by lorries in Britain.