Eastern: East Coast news
GTR and Siemens Mobility update entire 717 fleet to updated version of ETCS
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), with Siemens Mobility, has updated its entire fleet of 25 Class 717 Great Northern trains to run in passenger service using an updated specification of the in-cab digital signalling software, European Train Control System (ETCS).
Reminder: Darlington station upgrade means changes to services this weekend
Passengers are reminded that journeys will be affected this weekend (11 and 12 October) as another step forward is made in Darlington station’s £140 million transformation.
Passengers advised of service changes ahead of extensive engineering work
A wide range of rail improvement projects will affect passenger journeys on three consecutive weekends.
Spectators urged to stay safe during Stockton & Darlington Railway Anniversary Journey
Network Rail is urging spectators to stay off the tracks and enjoy a safe day out during the Stockton & Darlington Railway Anniversary Journey this weekend.
Railway training centre taking shape as public vote to decide name enters final week
Progress is being made on creating an exciting new railway training centre in Doncaster – with a week left in the public vote to decide its name.
Darlington power upgrade marks milestone in £140m station project
Power supply upgrades have been completed as work progresses on Darlington station’s £140m transformational expansion project.
Successful testing of Azuma in-cab digital signalling is a masterplan milestone
Testing at speed of digital in-cab signalling has been successfully completed for the train which provides the largest inter-city fleet on the East Coast Main Line.
Reminder: Plan ahead advice for rail upgrade work north of Newcastle
Passengers are reminded that there will be changes to journeys over the next two weekends because of various rail improvement projects.
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