House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Transport Update
29 June 2022 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Grant Shapps Con Welwyn Hatfield
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At a glance
Key points
- Transport Update announced on 2022-06-29 by Grant Shapps
- Over 1bn allocated for ETCS introduction on Southern section of East Coast Mainline
- Expected to increase rail capacity and create around 5,000 jobs
Issue summary
The announcement concerns a significant investment in rail technology to modernise the East Coast Mainline.
Action requested
Over £1bn has been allocated for the introduction of European Train Control System (ETCS) on the Southern section of the East Coast Mainline, aiming to improve punctuality and reliability while reducing signalling failures. This is expected to increase capacity and create around 5,000 jobs in the rail industry.
Key facts
- Over £1bn investment for the East Coast Digital Programme.
- Introduction of European Train Control System (ETCS) on Southern section from London King’s Cross to Stoke Tunnel.
- Deployment will enable trains to run closer together safely and reduce signalling failures.
- Expected creation of approximately 5,000 highly skilled jobs in rail industry.
- Initial enabler projects have started including fitment on Northern City Line.
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