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‘UK-First’ Intercity Battery Trial Exceeds Expectations

‘UK-First’ Intercity Battery Trial Exceeds Expectations

Intercity battery train completes testing in the north of England, demonstrating superior performance and cost-effectiveness compared to diesel engines. Trial confirms single battery technology can reduce fuels costs between 35%-50% and enter and leave stations in zero-emission mode. Ahead of Railway 200 celebration, this new UK rail innovation is ready to reduce cost and emissions on the railway

Transport for Wales makes Hitachi its ‘Mobility as a Service’ partner

Transport for Wales makes Hitachi its ‘Mobility as a Service’ partner

Five-year partnership to digitally connect public transport journeys across Wales through a single app. Applying knowledge and experience from Japan’s rail network, Hitachi will create multimodal booking system that includes all public transport, bikes, e-scooters and demand-based solutions. Partnership exemplifies how Hitachi Rail is driving the mobility transition, making sustainable, low carb

Hitachi Rail celebrates the first anniversary of Skyline in Honolulu, transforming transportation on Oahu

Hitachi Rail celebrates the first anniversary of Skyline in Honolulu, transforming transportation on Oahu

Skyline – the US’ first urban autonomous transit system celebrates one year of revenue service Successful first year sees service achieve a 99.2% on-time performance rating Segment Two development underway for the continuation of sustainable transit systems on the island of Oahu
Hitachi Rail – in coordination with the City and County of Honolulu, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportatio

Brand new battery technology to be trialled on TransPennine train

Brand new battery technology to be trialled on TransPennine train

First-ever trial in the UK to replace a diesel engine with a battery on an intercity train is underway. Pioneering collaboration between Angel Trains, TransPennine Express, Turntide Technologies and Hitachi Rail. Hitachi Rail has built a battery using the North East supply chain, with one battery unit predicted to reduce emissions and fuel costs by as much as 30%.
Testing of the UK’s firs

Hitachi Rail achève les premiers essais dynamiques de son nouveau système d’enclenchement sur la LGV Paris-Lyon

Hitachi Rail achève les premiers essais dynamiques de son nouveau système d’enclenchement sur la LGV Paris-Lyon

Hitachi Rail franchit une étape clé en France dans le déploiement de son système de d'enclenchement de nouvelle génération, sur la ligne à grande vitesse la plus fréquentée d'Europe, entre Paris et Lyon. Le nouveau système d'enclenchement numérique SEI+ d'Hitachi Rail a passé avec succès ses premiers essais dynamiques et remplacera, à terme, la technologie actuelle. Hitachi Rail contribue à la t

Hitachi Rail completes first dynamic testing of its Digital Interlocking signalling system on Paris-Lyon High Speed Line

Hitachi Rail completes first dynamic testing of its Digital Interlocking signalling system on Paris-Lyon High Speed Line

Hitachi Rail achieves key milestone in France in rolling out its next-generation interlocking signalling on Europe’s busiest high-speed line between Paris-Lyon. Hitachi Rail's new SEI+ digital interlocking system has successfully completed its first dynamic testing and will replace current legacy technology. Hitachi Rail is helping to transform a smarter, more sustainable rail network across Euro

Hitachi Group Donates $100,000 to Support Those Affected by Maui Fires

Hitachi Group Donates $100,000 to Support Those Affected by Maui Fires

Hitachi Group extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the Maui Wildfires.
Today, Hitachi Group announced that it is donating $100,000 to support the people and rebuilding of Maui communities.
A donation of $80,000 has been designated to the Japanese Red Cross Society, and an additional donation of $20,000 has been made to the Aloha United Way to their Maui Fire Relief Fund.

Groundbreaking Relationship Charter Enhances Culture of Collaboration

Groundbreaking Relationship Charter Enhances Culture of Collaboration

London North Eastern Railway (LNER), Agility Trains and Hitachi Rail have signed a pioneering agreement that will define how the three organisations collaborate over the next three decades.
The industry-leading approach has been announced on the fourth anniversary of the first Azuma train entering passenger service on the LNER route on 15 May 2019.
The Relationship Charter is a commitment

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