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Strategic moment for ETCS in UK as key passenger and freight trains complete dynamic testing
Strategic moment for ETCS in UK as key passenger and freight trains complete dynamic testing

On 22 August 2024 another step forward has been taken towards the introduction of the ETCS to the East Coast Main Line with the completion of dynamic testing for key trains in both the passenger and freight sector.

Porterbrook acquires Electrostar fleet
Porterbrook acquires Electrostar fleet

Porterbrook has been successful in its bid to take ownership of 30 Class 379 Electrostars.

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Northern City Line working under ETCS
Northern City Line working under ETCS

On 11 December 2023 Rail Minister Huw Merriman celebrated the start of digitally signalled passenger services on one of Great Northern's busy London commuter lines.

First passenger trains run to City of London using ETCS
First passenger trains run to City of London using ETCS

On 27 November 2023 Great Northern commuters began travelling to the City of London in trains controlled by on-board ETCS.

Great Northern’s Class 717 fleet set for upgrade
Great Northern’s Class 717 fleet set for upgrade

On 16 August 2023 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has received authorisation from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to upgrade its Great Northern Class 717 Desiro UK to the latest specification of ETCS. I

GTR’s first Class 387/1 completes static testing of ETCS OBU
GTR’s first Class 387/1 completes static testing of ETCS OBU

Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR’s) first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar EMU has now completed static testing of its retrofitted ETCS in-cab signalling equipment, as part of the East Coast Digital Programme.

First Class 387 Retrofitted ETCS
First Class 387 Retrofitted ETCS

On 24 April 2023 Govia Thameslink Railway’s first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar train has been retrofitted with ETCS in-cab signalling as part of the East Coast Digital Programme.

100th GTR Electrostar Upgraded
100th GTR Electrostar Upgraded

On 19 April 2023 the 100th Class 377 Electrostar EMU, 387 127, operated by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has completed the 100 million GBP Project Aurora upgrade programme.

New GTR Fleet Service Contract
New GTR Fleet Service Contract

On 18 October 2022, Alstom announced that it has signed a new contract with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) for a services contract worth around 300 million EUR.

Govia Receives A New Three-Year Contract In UK
Govia Receives A New Three-Year Contract In UK

On 25 March 2022, the UK's Department of Transport announced that it was awarding a new contract to Govia, a joint venture between Keolis (35 %) and the Go-Ahead Group (65 %), for train maintenance and operation of the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) network.