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ETCS Level 2 to digitalise Sydney’s suburban rail network

Alstom has been awarded two contracts by Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) & Sydney Trains for the design, supply and long-term service of trackside ETCS Level 2 signaling technology under the government's "More Trains, More Service - Digital Systems" program.

15. September 2021

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ETCS-Migration 2038+: Test runs for ETCS Level 2 commissioning

As part of the ETCS Migration 2038+ programme, the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) plans to equip all heavily used lines in its network with ETCS Level 2.

02. August 2023

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"ETCS must not be considered in isolation"

The French regulatory authority ART is calling for competition-neutral access to the safety system as long as ETCS is not available nationwide. This is correct, but it is too short-sighted, says Publishing Director Manuel Bosch.

04. August 2022

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ETCS-OBU for SNCB locomotives

Alstom has won a contract for the design, supply and 10 years maintenance of ETCS Level 2 signalling systems for 37 HLD77 locomotives in the Belgian rail operator SNCB’s fleet.

20. April 2023

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ETCS put into operation in Jutland

Banedanmark has put the ERTMS/ETCS train control system into operation on two lines in Jutland.

29. Juni 2023

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ETCS retrofit project of UK Class 43 makes progress

Thales and leasing company Porterbrook have announced the successful retrofitting of three Class 43 HST power cars with ETCS onboard equipment complying with UNISIG baseline B3R2.

15. Juni 2022

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ETCS retrofit without manufacturer involvement

For the first time, two DB Cargo locomotives have been retrofitted with ETCS without involving the locomotive manufacturer.

15. November 2023

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"ETCS vehicle funding may soon be clarified"

In order to fulfil the major task of equipping existing vehicles with ETCS, the industry now needs reliable statements on financing, says Jennifer Schacha.

09. November 2023

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"ETCS vehicle retrofitting remains an unknown challenge"

The financing of ETCS vehicle equipment in Germany is still open. But the real challenge lies in the physical retrofitting, says publishing director Manuel Bosch.

12. Mai 2022

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EU approves Slovenia's support for ETCS in freight transport

The European Commission has approved a Slovenian aid scheme worth EUR 8 million for equipping freight locomotives with ETCS.

15. Juni 2022

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EU Commission: TEN-T Regulation with ERTMS milestones

The EU wants to revise the Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T) Regulation. On 14 December 2021, the EU Commission discussed a draft submitted by the EU Council of Ministers and the European Parliament and adopted proposals.

21. Dezember 2021

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EU funds three routes and locomotive ETCS

The EU is funding a total of 107 transport projects with a total of EUR 6.2 billion from the EU infrastructure financing instrument Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).

26. Juni 2023

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EUR 300 million order for new signalling technology

The RER B and RER D lines in the Île-de-France region are to receive a new signalling solution.

22. November 2023

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EU Transport Commissioner calls for own resources from the sector

EU Transport Commissioner Adina Valean dampens expectations of the rail industry that the public sector will provide more and more funds to finance new technologies such as the European train control system ERTMS or the Digital Automatic Coupling.

28. Februar 2022

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"Expectations are high"

Dear readers, The German rail network is prone to disruptions, overloaded in parts and in need of renovation. This state of affairs is not only a nuisance for passengers, but also for DB and other RUs. Now DB has submitted a proposal to the federal government for a rehabilitation plan that should…

16. Februar 2023