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Northern City Line starts using new signals in passenger service
Northern City Line starts using new signals in passenger service

Northern City Line starts using new signals in passenger service

Earlier this week, the trains on the Northern City Line started carrying passengers using a new signalling system, which should reduce delays on journeys between Finsbury Park and Moorgate.

Nov
29
2023
Final tests on Northern City Line signals upgrade shows ready for passenger service
Final tests on Northern City Line signals upgrade shows ready for passenger service

Final tests on Northern City Line signals upgrade shows ready for passenger service

A signalling upgrade that's currently underway on the Northern City Line, between Finsbury Park and Moorgate, is now ready for passenger service, Network Rail has confirmed.

Sep
06
2023
First test train to use a new signalling system on the Northern City Line
First test train to use a new signalling system on the Northern City Line

First test train to use a new signalling system on the Northern City Line

The testing of the new digital signalling on the Northern City Line has commenced with the running of the first Great Northern train between Finsbury Park and Moorgate under the new system.

Jun
09
2022
Signalling upgrade comes online on Great Northern line into Moorgate
Signalling upgrade comes online on Great Northern line into Moorgate

Signalling upgrade comes online on Great Northern line into Moorgate

A new signalling system has been commissioned over the bank holiday, promising Great Northern rail passengers at 30 stations much more reliable journeys on the route to Moorgate in the City of London.

May
05
2022
Northern City line starts major signalling upgrade work
Northern City line starts major signalling upgrade work

Northern City line starts major signalling upgrade work

A major upgrade of the signalling on the Northern City line to Moorgate is underway, and will however see the line closed at weekends for the work to be carried out.

Jun
22
2021
TfL step closer to takeover of Great Northern line into Moorgate
TfL step closer to takeover of Great Northern line into Moorgate

TfL step closer to takeover of Great Northern line into Moorgate

The Great Northern line out of Moorgate to Stevenage could be handed to TfL as plans to devolve them took a step forward.

Jun
23
2020
Refurbishment of the Northern City Line tunnels completed
Refurbishment of the Northern City Line tunnels completed

Refurbishment of the Northern City Line tunnels completed

The refurbishment of the tunnels and platforms on the Northern City Line to Moorgate has been completed.

May
22
2020
British Rail era decorations being removed from Northern City line platforms
British Rail era decorations being removed from Northern City line platforms

British Rail era decorations being removed from Northern City line platforms

GTR is also upgrading and replacing all the way-finding and station name signs, a lot of which were installed in either British Rail Network South East days or earlier franchises and were grubby.

May
08
2019
TfL’s Oyster Card stretches into Hertfordshire
TfL’s Oyster Card stretches into Hertfordshire

TfL’s Oyster Card stretches into Hertfordshire

Travelling using Pay as you go with Contactless and Oyster arrived at Hertford North, Bayford and Cuffley stations on the Great Northern line this week

Apr
02
2019