East Coast Digital Programme by Network Rail

A Network Rail video about the digital signalling works

Transcript

00:00The East Coast Digital Programme will introduce digital signalling for services on the route

00:06north from London King's Cross. Traditional signalling involves traffic lights on sticks

00:11at the side of tracks. Digital signalling is provided through a screen in the driver's

00:16cab. Having a signalling system on the screen gives a much better view of everything that

00:21comes ahead. It helps me drive at exactly the right speed, keeping the train on time.

00:25It also means a less chance of delays due to signal failures.

00:30We're already using in-cab signalling between Finsbury Park and Moorgate in London and we're

00:35making preparations to bring it to the mainline services to and from London King's Cross.

00:41Further work is taking place on 30th November and 1st December to prepare for in-cab signalling.

00:48It'll affect services to and from London King's Cross. Please check before you travel.

00:55For more information visit www.digital-signalling.org