Anglia Route ETCS: Network Rail, Siemens Mobility’s Rail Upgrade

Siemens Mobility is deploying ETCS signalling on the Anglia route, a £350 million project spanning 2024-2029, set to boost capacity and performance.

Anglia Route ETCS: Network Rail, Siemens Mobility’s Rail Upgrade
June 28, 2016 9:10 pm
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Introduction

In December 2023, Network Rail awarded Siemens Mobility a contract worth £350 million to deliver a new European Train Control System (ETCS) signalling system across the Anglia route.

Anglia Route ETCS Deployment

The project involves the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the ETCS signalling system. The work will cover 350 miles of railway, with the aim of increasing capacity and improving performance on the Anglia route. The contract includes the provision of a Traffic Management System, which will be integrated with the ETCS. The project is scheduled to begin in 2024, with completion expected by the end of 2029.

Siemens Mobility’s Role

Siemens Mobility will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the ETCS signalling system. This includes the onboard equipment for 160 trains operated by Greater Anglia, c2c, and Stansted Express. The project is part of a wider program to modernize the railway infrastructure in the UK.

Network Rail’s Objectives

Network Rail aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of the railway network through this investment. The deployment of ETCS signalling is a key component of this strategy. The project is expected to deliver significant benefits, including improved journey times and reduced delays.

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Contract Details and Timeline

The £350 million contract awarded to Siemens Mobility covers the entire scope of the ETCS signalling project on the Anglia route. The project’s timeline spans from the commencement in 2024 to its scheduled completion by the end of 2029.

Conclusion

Siemens Mobility has been awarded a £350 million contract by Network Rail to deploy ETCS signalling across the Anglia route. The project, scheduled from 2024 to 2029, will cover 350 miles of railway and involve 160 trains. This initiative aims to improve capacity and performance on the network.

Company Summary

Network Rail: Network Rail is the owner and infrastructure manager of most of the railway network in Great Britain.

Siemens Mobility: Siemens Mobility is a provider of transport solutions.

Technology

ETCS signalling: European Train Control System (ETCS) is a train protection system designed to enhance safety and improve railway capacity.

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