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No traditional lineside signals on Poland’s first HSL
No traditional lineside signals on Poland’s first HSL

The “Y” line, Poland’s new high-speed railway, will be the first to operate without the conventional railway signals familiar from today’s train journeys.

Grand Central fleet approval brings digitally-signalled high speed services closer
Grand Central fleet approval brings digitally-signalled high speed services closer

On 22 October 2026, the first digitally-signalled high speed services in the country have moved a step closer with Grand Central’s Class 180 fleet receiving the regulatory approval known as APiS for the ‘first in class’ fitment of ETCS. 

East Coast's ETCS in a new era
East Coast's ETCS in a new era

Digital in-cab signalling has been used by passenger trains on the East Coast Main Line for the first time.

Eurostar introduced first e300 with ETCS OBU into service
Eurostar introduced first e300 with ETCS OBU into service

Eurostar received authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) to bring the first e300 train fitted with the on-board ETCS into service.

LNER reached major ETCS milestone on the ECML
LNER reached major ETCS milestone on the ECML

LNER has reached a significant milestone in its journey towards digital signalling, completing the first live operation of an Azuma train under ETCS Level 2 supervision on the East Coast Main Line.

FLIRT3 fleet for Bayerische Regiobahn to be equipped with ETCS for ROX concession
FLIRT3 fleet for Bayerische Regiobahn to be equipped with ETCS for ROX concession

Alpha Trains is among the first private rolling stock leasing companies in Germany to invest in retrofitting the on-board ETCS to an existing regional train fleet.

Northern City Line celebrates one year of ETCS with ‘no signals’
Northern City Line celebrates one year of ETCS with ‘no signals’

The Northern City Line (NCL) between Finsbury Park and Moorgate in the City of London has in mid-May 2026 celebrated one year since its physical lineside signals were removed. 

ELBAHU V
ELBAHU V

Conclusion of the whole discussion.

ELBAHU IV
ELBAHU IV

Questions posed to EU.

ELBAHU III
ELBAHU III

The biggest shortcoming of ELBAHU - an absence of ATP!

 

ELBAHU II
ELBAHU II

Context of a passenger and freight transport.

ELBAHU
ELBAHU

This abbreviation stands for electrification „Elektrifikácia Bánovce nad Ondavou - Humenné“. 

Siemens Mobility and Sonda win ETCS signaling project in Mexico
Siemens Mobility and Sonda win ETCS signaling project in Mexico

Siemens Mobility, in consortium with Sonda México SA de CV, has been awarded a landmark contract to deliver the ETCS Level 1 for the Mexico City - Querétaro - Irapuato corridor.

Finland: Nordic region’s first ATO over ETCS
Finland: Nordic region’s first ATO over ETCS

Siemens Mobility achieved a historic milestone in Finland, conducting the Nordic region’s first-ever automated train operation on an ETCS-equipped mainline.

Norway’s 100th train with retrofitted ETCS
Norway’s 100th train with retrofitted ETCS

On 28 January 2026, Alstom has reached a significant milestone in Norway with the upgrade of the 100th train with on-board ETCS.

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