Passengers thanked as East Coast Mainline moves closer to digital future
Network Rail has expressed gratitude to passengers following the completion of major engineering upgrades on the East Coast Main Line, marking another…
Tag: Class 180
Multiple trains controlled simultaneously in landmark for digital signalling
A major step forward in the introduction of digital signalling on the East Coast Main Line took place last weekend, 22nd and 23rd November.
Network Rail Completes a Section of East Coast Digital Programme Testing
Network Rail is thanking passengers for their patience during testing of the new upgrade work on the East Coast Main Line.
Testing of Digital Signalling takes place in Hertfordshire
Last weekend, further testing of the European Train Control System took place on the East Coast Main Line between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin.
No long distance trains into London Kings Cross later this month
The newly installed ETCS equipment on the East Coast Mainline is to be tested at line speed for the first time
Book Review: Express Diesel Trains by George Woods
This is a collection of photographs that, according to the title, are of Express Diesel Trains, but concentrates on Classes 43, 180, and 220/221/222.
Enjoy a trip to the seaside as East Midland Railway’s Skegness Summer Specials return
East Midlands Railway has confirmed that its Summer Special services will return starting on Saturday the 23rd of July and will begin at Derby this ye…
First testing of train retrofitted with ETCS at RIDC Melton Mowbray
Network Rail's Rail Innovation & Development Centre (RIDC) undertook the testing of the train which has onboard digital signalling equipment fitte…
East Midlands Railway announces return of Skegness summer specials
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced the return of its Skegness summer specials from Derby and Nottingham using Class 180 trains.
Unique techniques allow Derby and Nottingham train drivers to learn ‘new’ trains
East Midlands Railway has completed unique driving training programmes to allow their Class 180s and Class 170s to enter service.
