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Hitachi Rail Showcases High Speed Rail Vision

Hitachi Rail Showcases High Speed Rail Vision

Hitachi Rail is presenting its headline vision for the future of high speed rail at the UIC High Speed Congress in Tokyo. To mark the occasion, Hitachi Rail is exclusively releasing 3D film footage of its conceptual train interior, in which the central focus is the user experience.

Students visit flagship Hitachi train maintenance centre

Students visit flagship Hitachi train maintenance centre

Ashford, Kent; 17th June, 2015 - Hitachi Rail Europe today hosted students from Bethnal Green Academy at the Ashford Train Maintenance Centre in Kent, to see at first-hand the work the company is doing to maintain the iconic Class 395 ‘Javelin’ trains serving High Speed 1 (HS1) and Kent.

Students visit flagship Hitachi train maintenance centre

Hitachi Rail Europe today hosted students from Bethnal Green Academy at the Ashford Train Maintenance Centre in Kent, to see at first-hand the work the company is doing to maintain the iconic Class 395 ‘Javelin’ trains serving High Speed 1 (HS1) and Kent.

Apprentices glimpse new commuter trains for Scotland

Apprentices glimpse new commuter trains for Scotland

​ScotRail’s apprentices were introduced to the new fleet of Hitachi AT200 commuter trains, due to go into passenger service in Scotland from 2017. The event was held in Glasgow last week (Wed. 20).

Apprentices glimpse new commuter trains for Scotland

Apprentices glimpse new commuter trains for Scotland

ScotRail’s apprentices were introduced to the new fleet of Hitachi AT200 commuter trains, due to go into passenger service in Scotland from 2017. The event was held in Glasgow last week (Wed. 20).

Hitachi Chairman and CEO Hiroaki Nakanishi Named to Order of the British Empire

Hitachi, Ltd. announced today that Hiroaki Nakanishi, Chairman and CEO of Hitachi, Ltd., has been named an Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. This British Award was established in 1917 by King George V. The Order of the British Empire is bestowed upon individuals who have made substantial contributions to the United Kingdom.

Hitachi Rail Europe debuts conceptual high speed train interiors

Hitachi Rail Europe debuts conceptual high speed train interiors

Hitachi Rail Europe today released images of the conceptual train interior for its very high speed train at the UK’s flagship rail trade show. These images have been produced with the help of extensive user research and passenger studies, and build upon Hitachi’s expertise in delivering rolling stock for HS1 and the iconic Shinkansen trains in Japan.

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