Bedford commuters: Thameslink fleet set for £32.7m digital upgrade
It will provide continuous, real-time information to the driver’s cab
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The Class 700 Thameslink fleet is to get an upgrade thanks to a £32.7 million contract.
There’ll be state-of-the-art digital signalling – providing continuous, real-time information to the driver’s cab.
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Software design and development for the upgrade will take place from this summer, with testing from next year. And the entire fleet will be upgraded in 2026.