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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.

Long Marston test track set for electrification
Long Marston test track set for electrification

Having secured the purchase of the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire in March 2024, Porterbrook has confirmed on 30 April its latest plans for the site to renew and electrify the 3.5 km track.

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EMR to refurbish Class 360, 158 and 170 trains
EMR to refurbish Class 360, 158 and 170 trains

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced the start of a 60 million GBP programme to refurbish its fleet of Class 360, Class 158 and Class 170 trains.

Porterbrook acquires Electrostar fleet
Porterbrook acquires Electrostar fleet

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

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.

ETCS For Electrostar EMUs
ETCS For Electrostar EMUs

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.