East Coast Digital Programme Upgrade Work
The East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) is a landmark scheme that will introduce in-cab digital signalling on the southern part of the East Coast Main Line, between London King’s Cross and Grantham
Upcoming impacts on train services
There are no further significant route closures arising from ECDP work until summer 2026.
Upcoming affected dates are listed below. This is the agreed industry plan but may be subject to alteration.
We advise you to plan ahead and check before you travel during these periods.
2026
From 22:00 Saturday 29 August to 08:00 Monday 31 August
No trains between Potters Bar and Peterborough/Royston.
No trains between Stevenage and Hertford North.
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November
No trains between Potters Bar and Peterborough/Letchworth Garden City.
No trains between Stevenage and Hertford North.
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November
No trains between London King’s Cross and Peterborough/Letchworth Garden City.
No trains between Moorgate and Stevenage via Hertford North.
About the East Coast Digital Programme
Work on the East Coast Main Line is taking place as part of the Government-funded transformational East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), that will see state-of-the-art digital signalling introduced, providing continuous, real-time information to the driver’s cab. This is aimed at improving reliability for passengers, while also reducing emissions. The digital technology is already being used on Great Northern passenger services between Finsbury Park and Moorgate in London.
If you would like to know more about ECDP please visit the East Coast Digital Programme website(external link, opens in a new tab).
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