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Hitachi on-board ETCS – Network Rail Contract Award

Hitachi on-board ETCS – Network Rail Contract Award

Hitachi Rail Europe today announced that it has signed a contract with Network Rail for implementation of the European Train Control System on two Class 37 locomotives. The project work includes the design, vehicle modification, ETCS installation, testing and commissioning of Hitachi’s ETCS for West Coast Railways, for operational use on the Cambrian Line ERTMS in Wales.

Hitachi Rail Europe Celebrates Government Commitment to South Durham University Technical College

Hitachi Rail Europe today welcomed the announcement by the Department for Education, approving the establishment of a University Technical College in South Durham. This will be the first UTC established in the North East and will be tasked with providing a technical and vocational STEM focused education to students interested in working in the engineering and advanced manufacturing sector.

Hitachi Rail Europe Celebrates Government Commitment to South Durham University Technical College

Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd. today welcomed the announcement by the Department for Education, approving the establishment of a University Technical College (UTC) in South Durham. This will be the first UTC established in the North East and will be tasked with providing a focused education to students interested in working in the engineering and advanced manufacturing sector.

Hitachi Rail Europe celebrates progress on Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre

Hitachi Rail Europe celebrates progress on Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre

Hitachi Rail Europe today celebrated progress being made on construction of the company’s new Train Maintenance Centre in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire, where the superstructure of the main maintenance building nears completion. This represents a significant milestone in the £80 million facility development, which started back in August 2013 and is expected to be completed by end of 2015.

Local stakeholders visit the construction site of Hitachi's Stoke Gifford Rail Maintenance Facility

Hitachi Rail Europe celebrates progress on Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre

Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd. today celebrated the progress being made on construction of the company’s new Train Maintenance Centre in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire, where the superstructure of the main maintenance building nears completion. This is a significant milestone in the £80 million facility development, which started in August 2013 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2015.

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