Romania launches first ETCS Level 2 passenger service
Romania has launched its first passenger service enabled by European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2. The service uses Alstom equipment and trackside infrastructure, marking a railway modernisation milestone.
Alstom has marked the launch of Romania’s first European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 enabled passenger service. According to the source, this is the first time Romania has introduced such a service.
The launch uses a combination of Alstom’s ETCS-equipped Traxx Passenger electric locomotive and ETCS Level 2 trackside infrastructure.
The source describes the event as a major milestone in the wider modernisation of Romania’s railway.
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