Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), in collaboration with Siemens Mobility, has successfully operated its first Class 717 Great Northern train in passenger service using an advanced version of the ...

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), in collaboration with Siemens Mobility, has completed the upgrade of its 25 Class 717 trains to the latest version of the European Train Control System (ETCS). The ...

The ETCS trials included a Grand Central Class 180 passenger train and a Great Northern Class 717 commuter train. Credit: Network Rail. Network Rail, the UK railway infrastructure manager, has ...

The ECDP aims to be the first to bring ETCS to an intercity mainline in Great Britain. Credit: Network Rail. Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), in collaboration with Siemens Mobility, has successfully ...