A new era of long-distance train travel?
A significant new study, published by Hitachi Rail, has found that citizens around Europe and North America anticipate train travel to soar in the coming years at the expense of flying.
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“Can we make this quick?”, ask Toronto transit users
3 in 4 people say shorter journeys is the top priority for public transit in Toronto
To encourage more people to take transit – and avoid the road congestion that costs the region C$44.7 billion annually[i]- Torontians would most like to see ‘shorter journeys’ on public transit prioritised (72%), a global transportation survey revealed today.
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Hitachi Newton Aycliffe factory to open its doors for Railway Bicentenary Celebrations
Hitachi Rail will host a Railway 200 ‘Open Day’ at its Newton Aycliffe factory on October 4th, 2025, celebrating 200 years of rail innovation. The event features factory tours, a Locomotion No.1 replica, and the Railway 200 Exhibition Train. Tickets go on sale May 16th - www.ticketsource.co.uk/hitachirail
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Delivery of advanced digital signalling improves efficiency of passenger and freight services towards Budapest
Hitachi Rail has successfully led the upgrade of the 60-kilometre railway section between Budapest's Rákos station and Hatvan in eastern Hungary - part of one of the country's most important railway infrastructure projects in recent years.
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Hitachi Rail Consortium commissions first ARGOS Digital Interlocking System with SNCF Réseau in France
Hitachi rail, the leader of the HR/EQUANS/SNIC consortium, has achieved the commissioning of the first ARGOS Interlocking system on the SNCF Réseau rail network, this week.
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Hitachi Rail and Prasarana Sign MOU to Advance Malaysia’s Rail Industry and Talent Development
Hitachi Rail strengthens its 30-year partnership with Prasarana to enhance SelTrac™ signalling technology, foster local talent development, and drive sustainable innovation in rail solutions.
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Hitachi Rail supports modernization of Romanian railways
Hitachi Rail has completed the successful commissioning of Phase 1 of the modernization project on the Ghioroc–Barzava railway line in Romania.
