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DB Cargo UK started ETCS retrofits to its Class 66s
DB Cargo UK started ETCS retrofits to its Class 66s

DB Cargo UK has started work on the fitment of ETCS OBUs to nine of its Class 66 locomotives.

TRAXX3 MS in Austria
TRAXX3 MS in Austria

Following the approval of TRAXX3 MS locomotives with software version VR01.5, another important and related development took place: the start of their regular operation in Austria.

Integration of ECTS into RegioJet's Class 362.2 locomotives
Integration of ECTS into RegioJet's Class 362.2 locomotives

On 8 July 2025, a key meeting was held at ČMŽO - elektronika, Přerov, with the representatives of ČMŽO - elektronika, ANGELSTAR, Siemens Mobility and TRAMECo Systems. ANGELSTAR, a joint venture between Stadler and MERMEC, is with its GUARDIA system another OBU ETCS manufacturer entering the Czech market.

EŽ ordered EffiShunter 1000 locomotives
EŽ ordered EffiShunter 1000 locomotives

The EffiShunter 1000 family will grow again: seven locomotives of the Class 744.1 have recently been ordered by Elektrizace železnic Praha.

TRAXX3 MS locomotives approved with SW version VR01.5
TRAXX3 MS locomotives approved with SW version VR01.5

As can be seen from the records in the ERA TV database, on 2 July 2025, the ERA issued a type approval for the TRAXX3 MS with software version VR01.5, which is a major step for its operational deployment and interoperability.

Siemens Mobility signs framework agreement with BLS for ETCS Level 2 upgrade
Siemens Mobility signs framework agreement with BLS for ETCS Level 2 upgrade

On 25 June 2025, Siemens Mobility and BLS Netz AG have agreed on a joint, long-term framework agreement worth 110 million EUR.

A new OMNEO on test at Velim
A new OMNEO on test at Velim

This is an OCE2 trainset for the Centre-Val de Loire Region, which has arrived in Velim for tests at the speed of 200 km/h.

Alstom equips S-Bahn Hamburg's Class 490s for digital operation
Alstom equips S-Bahn Hamburg's Class 490s for digital operation

On 10 April 2025, Alstom has signed a contract with S-Bahn Hamburg for a technology upgrade of 82 Class 490 S-Bahn EMUs with the ETCS OBUs and ATO for semi-automatic train operation with GoA2.

CZ LOKO completed the modernisation of first batch of locomotives for ZSSK CARGO
CZ LOKO completed the modernisation of first batch of locomotives for ZSSK CARGO

The national Slovak freight operator ZSSK CARGO has already taken over all locomotives from the 20-strong batch of modernised Class 742 locomotives delivered by CZ LOKO under the EffiShunter 1000M designation.

RAILPOOL completes locomotive upgrades to ETCS Baseline 3 in Scandinavia
RAILPOOL completes locomotive upgrades to ETCS Baseline 3 in Scandinavia

In February 2025, RAILPOOL celebrated a milestone for its fleet’s future viability: the upgrade to ETCS Baseline version 3.4 of all locomotives in Scandinavia is complete.

SAR and CAF partnership for train modernization
SAR and CAF partnership for train modernization

Following a two-year programme of design, testing, certification and training, the first train fitted with CAF’s latest ERTMS technology has entered passenger service on SAR’s (Saudi Arabia Railways) Riyadh to Dammam network.

Siemens Mobility secures infrastructure and service contracts for HS2
Siemens Mobility secures infrastructure and service contracts for HS2

Siemens Mobility has been awarded four significant contracts by HS2 Ltd and will join key contractors under the Rail Systems Alliance.

Further ETCS tests completed on ECML
Further ETCS tests completed on ECML

On Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December 2024 further testing of the newly installed ETCS between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin was carried out.

Commuter trains now all controlled by ETCS on City of London route
Commuter trains now all controlled by ETCS on City of London route

ETCS technology is now controlling every single train that commuters catch on the Great Northern route to Moorgate in the City of London.

Tests of RegioJet's TRAXXes around Olomouc
Tests of RegioJet's TRAXXes around Olomouc

On 24 October 2024, test runs of RegioJet locomotives 388.216 and 219 took place in and around Olomouc for the RSC (Radio System Compatibility) tests related to ETCS.