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The United Kingdom has launched ETCS system trials on the Tornado steam locomotive as part of digitalization and railway heritage preservation projects, merging modern technology with historic transport.

16.04.2025

United Kingdom Introduces Digital Technology to Steam Locomotives

The United Kingdom has launched ETCS system trials on the Tornado steam locomotive as part of digitalization and railway heritage preservation projects, merging modern technology with historic transport.
S-Bahn Hamburg signed a contract with Alstom worth over €60 million to equip 82 BR 490 series trains with ETCS and ATO systems, enhancing transport safety and operational efficiency

15.04.2025

S-Bahn Hamburg upgrades trains with ETCS and ATO systems

S-Bahn Hamburg signed a contract with Alstom worth over €60 million to equip 82 BR 490 series trains with ETCS and ATO systems, enhancing transport safety and operational efficiency.
This week marks the beginning of speed testing for the world’s first steam locomotive equipped with ETCS (European Train Control System) technology

12.04.2025

Testing the World’s First Steam Locomotive with ETCS Technology

This week marks the beginning of speed testing for the world’s first steam locomotive equipped with ETCS (European Train Control System) technology.
Alstom has secured a €60 million ($66.5 million) contract from S-Bahn Hamburg to enhance the digital capabilities of 82 BR 490 S-Bahn trains

11.04.2025

Alstom Wins €60m Contract to Digitally Upgrade S-Bahn Hamburg Trains

Alstom has secured a €60 million ($66. 5 million) contract from S-Bahn Hamburg to enhance the digital capabilities of 82 BR 490 S-Bahn trains.
Train delays Czechia struck today, halting services across major rail routes. A security system glitch triggered widespread disruptions this morning.

15.03.2025

Train Delays Czechia: Security Glitch Hits Rail Services

Train Delays Czechia Disrupt Rail Network. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Company Alstom signed a contract with CZ LOKO worth €9 million. The deal covers supplying 50 Onvia Cab units for MUV 75 machines

10.03.2025

Alstom to Equip CZ LOKO Track Machines with ETCS Systems

Company Alstom signed a contract with CZ LOKO worth €9 million. The deal covers supplying 50 Onvia Cab units for MUV 75 machines.
DB Cargo UK kicks off a big upgrade with Siemens Mobility in July. Nine Class 66 locomotives will get new in-cab signaling soon.

01.03.2025

DB Cargo UK Boosts Class 66 with ETCS Upgrade

DB Cargo UK Launches Major ETCS Project. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

01.03.2025

Hitachi Rail Boosts Lisbon’s Cascais Line with Major Upgrade

Hitachi Rail Secures Major Upgrade Contract for Lisbon’s Cascais Line. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Alstom has successfully completed the modernization of Ireland’s railways by installing the ETCS Level 1 system on a 120 km section in Dublin.

18.02.2025

Alstom Completed the Largest ETCS Level 1 Deployment Project in Ireland

Alstom Completed the Largest ETCS Level 1 Deployment Project in Ireland. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
In 2024, 51 trains ran a red light across Belgium’s main rail network

17.01.2025

Over 50 Trains Ran a Red Light on Belgian Railways in 2024

In 2024, 51 trains ran a red light across Belgium’s main rail network. This occurred during 1.
ETCS

23.12.2024

EU Approves €41 Million Grants to Support ETCS Implementation in Rail Freight

The European Commission has approved a €41 million Dutch grant scheme to promote ETCS upgrades. This initiative aims to encourage the transition of freight transport from roads to rail networks.
ETCS Deployment in Germany

06.12.2024

ETCS Deployment in Germany: Challenges and Delays Until 2035

ETCS Deployment in Germany may face delays until 2035 due to financial challenges and shifting priorities. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.