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A steam locomotive has successfully run using Hitachi Rail’s European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling ...
A Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado steam locomotive has become the first railway vehicle of its kind to operate with Hitachi ...
UK: Testing is underway with what is thought to be the first installation of European Train Control System equipment on an ...
An iconic British steam train featured in Paddington ... Until now, no cabs have ever been run with in-cab digital signalling - which was fitted in the Tornado train at a cost of about £9m.
Britain’s steam trains are facing an uncertain future as Network Rail pushes ahead with plans to abolish traditional railway ...
Network Rail has spent around £9 million on the pathfinder project which was formally launched in 2021. Part of the reason it ...
A lightning-quick steam locomotive that thrills rail fans and has been seen on the big screen will soon carry passengers across Greater Manchester. The 60163 Tornado, which took 18 years to build ...
It harks back to yesteryear, when steam was king of the track. But the Tornado is no ordinary steam locomotive. While it has dashing 1950s good looks - it was only built in 2008. On Sunday ...
Reading & Northern Railroad will operate a special steam excursion to Jim Thorpe from its Penobscot station in Mountain Top ...