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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 has been successful in its bid to take ownership of 30 Class 379 Electrostars.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bombardier Transportation announced that its Gautrain fleet in South Africa has completed 40 million km in service since operations began in 2010.
On 22 December 2020, Bombardier Transportation has announced that it has signed a framework agreement with Porterbrook to fit ETCS on-board units (OBUs) to Electrostar EMUs.