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ETCS Level 1

July 16, 2026 | Signalling

Ahead of the ETCS pack

Belgian infrastructure manager, Infrabel, completed the nationwide rollout of ETCS on schedule in December 2025 without major changes. David Briginshaw reflects on how this was achieved and the key lessons learned.

April 23, 2026 | Fleet

MÁV issues HÉV fleet tender

Hungarian state operator invites bids to supply up to 54 EMUs for HÉV commuter network in Budapest.

April 15, 2026 | Africa

Ghana secures EU grant for ETCS project

ETCS Level 1 will be installed on Tema - Mpakadan line.

March 26, 2026 | North America

Mexico awards $US 220m ETCS contract

Joint venture of Sonda and Siemens will install ETCS on Mexico City - Irapuato line.

December 15, 2025 | Europe

Belgium completes ETCS rollout

ETCS installed on 6399 track-km at a cost of €2.8bn.

November 14, 2025 | Infrastructure

Progress Rail to resignal Thai main line

The contract is part of a track doubling scheme being undertaken by the CH-AS joint venture.

November 7, 2025 | Technology

Adif tests ERTMS for low-density lines

ERTMS Level 2 with satellite train location tested on a 1000mm-gauge line in northern Spain.

October 31, 2025 | Infrastructure

Bulgaria awards Hitachi ERTMS contract

Digital signalling to be installed on 35km Voluyak - Dragoman line.

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