IPDR - Alstom Turbostar - Onboard ETCS Fleet Fitment Contract
Details
| Contract Title: | IPDR - Alstom Turbostar - Onboard ETCS Fleet Fitment Contract |
| Published Date: | Mar 29, 2026 |
| Notice Type: | Notice (PriorInformationNotice) |
| Value Banding: | High Value |
| Delivery Point: | United Kingdom |
Description:
The railway industry is undergoing a major shift from traditional lineside signals to a fully digital railway. Network Rail is replacing physical signals with the European Train Control System (ETCS), which provides real-time, in-cab movement authority. ETCS gives drivers accurate, continuous information, allowing trains to run safely at optimal speeds and closer together. This leads to fewer delays, more capacity, improved reliability, and a more modern and cost- efficient railway. To deliver E...