The testing is conducted with a Great Northern Class 717 train. Credit: Network Rail

UK-based Network Rail has announced the commencement of new digital signalling testing on the Northern City Line.

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The first Great Northern train between Finsbury Park and Moorgate has been trialled under the new system.

As part of the East Coast Digital Programme, the trial was conducted with a Great Northern Class 717 train.

Already equipped with the technology, an intensive period of testing is being conducted to ensure that the fleet works fine with the new digital signalling infrastructure, which will communicate directly with the trains cab.

Driver training and migration to digital signalling operations is expected to begin in early 2023. The testing will continue across the year for complete assurance of its safety standards.

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