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Hitachi Europe launches European Rail Research Centre

Hitachi Europe a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. today announced the launched of its European Rail Research Centre (ERRC) to support the global growth of Social Innovation Business. The ERRC will be located within the Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd. office in central London and will be part of Hitachi Europe’s Transportation Energy & Environment Research Laboratory, European Research Division.

Hitachi Europe launches European Rail Research Centre

Hitachi Europe Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., today announced that it has launched a European Rail Research Centre to support the global growth of Social Innovation Business. The European Rail Research Centre will be located within the Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd. office in central London.

Hitachi Rail shows strong presence at InnoTrans 2012

Hitachi Ltd. today announced that the rail business of the company will have a strong presence at the upcoming trade fair InnoTrans 2012. The show takes place in Berlin, Germany from 18th to 21st September and Hitachi Rail will have a large stand in one of the most prominent halls, Hall 4.2, Stand 106.

Hitachi Rail shows strong presence at InnoTrans 2012

Hitachi Ltd. today announced that the rail business of the company will have a strong presence at the upcoming trade fair InnoTrans 2012. The show takes place in Berlin, Germany from 18th to 21st September and Hitachi Rail will have a large stand in one of the most prominent halls, Hall 4.2, Stand 106

Hitachi Receives Order for UK Railway Traffic Management System Prototype

Hitachi Rail Europe has received an order for a prototype traffic management system from Network Rail in England, Scotland and Wales. Network Rail will test and evaluate prototypes ordered from Hitachi and two other companies, and based on the outcome, it will make a decision regarding the future roll-out of traffic management across the entire rail network in Great Britain.

Hitachi Receives Order for UK Railway Traffic Management System Prototype

Hitachi Receives Order for UK Railway Traffic Management System Prototype

Hitachi, Ltd. today announced that Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd. has received an order for a prototype traffic management system from Network Rail in England, Scotland and Wales. Network Rail will test and evaluate prototypes ordered and based on the outcome, it will make a decision regarding the future roll-out of traffic management across the entire rail network in Great Britain.

Hitachi develops smaller, lighter rail car inverter for 1,500V DC overhead power supply using SiC

Hitachi develops smaller, lighter rail car inverter for 1,500V DC overhead power supply using SiC

Hitachi, Ltd. today announced that it has developed a SiC hybrid inverter for rail cars that is compatible with 1,500V DC overhead power supply. Hitachi employed silicon carbide (SiC) to reduce equipment size and weight, and cut power loss. SiC is attracting attention as a next-generation material to replace silicon (Si), expected to lead to smaller power modules and simpler cooling systems.

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