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First Train for New Driverless Metro unveiled in Taipei

First Train for New Driverless Metro unveiled in Taipei

Hitachi Rail Italy and Ansaldo STS today presented at the new Taipei maintenance facility, the first new driverless metro train (see picture) for DORTS (Department of Rapid Transit Systems), the local transport authority of Taipei Municipality (New Taipei City).

Hitachi unveils first UK built Intercity Express Train

Hitachi unveils first UK built Intercity Express Train

Hitachi Rail Europe (HRE), a global rail specialist with over 100 years of industry expertise, today celebrates the first Intercity Express (IEP) train to be built in the UK at its manufacturing facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.

Hitachi Rail Italy awarded Service contracts worth 108 million Euro

Hitachi Rail Italy awarded Service contracts worth 108 million Euro

Hitachi Rail Italy has been awarded three Service contracts for a total amount of 108 million Euro. They are for the provision of maintenance of Frecciarossa 1000, Frecciarossa 500 and TSR regional trains. The new contracts include activities of control, monitoring and maintenance through the supply of materials and experienced skilled labour.

Hitachi Rail Italy Delivers the Last Tram For Line 2

Hitachi Rail Italy Delivers the Last Tram For Line 2

Hitachi Rail Italy has completed the supply for the second line of the urban transport system for the city of Florence and is now going to deliver further 7 trams for Line 3, all within the contractual deadlines.

Hitachi Intercity train carrying out digital signalling tests

Hitachi Intercity trains begin digital signalling tests

Hitachi’s Intercity trains, bound for passenger service on the Great Western route from 2017, have begun testing digital technology designed to create extra capacity and relieve overcrowding on the country’s rail network.

Delhi Metro Rail Corp. Ltd awards Ansaldo STS – ZTE Corp. for Indian contract Noida – Greater Noida Metro project

Delhi Metro Rail Corp. Ltd awards Ansaldo STS – ZTE Corp. for Indian contract Noida – Greater Noida Metro project


02 September 2016, 15:30 pm
DMRC awards Consortium of Ansaldo STS & ZTE Corporation equivalent amount of EUR 38.8 million works for Train Control, Signalling (CBTC) and Telecommunication Systems for Noida-Greater Noida Metro Project.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) has been authorized by Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) to proceed with the implementation of Metro Rail

Hull Trains branded Hitachi Inter City train

Hull Trains to expand fleet with £60 million deal

Passengers on the East Coast Main Line are to benefit from the arrival of five brand new Inter City trains, following completion today of a £60 million deal between FirstGroup and Hitachi Rail Europe, financed by Angel Trains.

Hitachi Rail Italy: Train Number 1 for Miami Metro is a reality

Hitachi Rail Italy: Train Number 1 for Miami Metro is a reality

First Hitachi-made metro unveiled in Florida Hitachi Rail Italy today presented the first vehicle for the new Metro for Miami-Dade County, with the Miami Mayor Carlos Gimenez and the Japanese Consul General Ken Okaniwa in attendance.

Prime Minister Renzi visits Hitachi Rail Italy in Pistoia

Prime Minister Renzi visits Hitachi Rail Italy in Pistoia

This morning Prime Minister Matteo Renzi visited the Hitachi Rail Italy plant at Pistoia, welcomed by the Global CEO of Hitachi Rail Alistair Dormer, the CEO of Hitachi Rail Italy Maurizio Manfellotto, the CEO of Trenitalia Barbara Morgante and Lorena Dellagiovanna Country Manager of Hitachi Ltd.

Ansaldo STS awarded two contracts for signalling in Italy

Ansaldo STS awarded two contracts for signalling in Italy


Genoa, October 11th 2016
Ansaldo STS has been awarded two contracts for a total value of EURO 74.8 million related to the signalling of the DD Rome – Florence route of the AC/AV Turin – Milan – Naples line
The scope of work of Ansaldo STS, in the contracts awarded by RFI (Italian Railway Network), is related to the design and construction of the Ground Subsystem ERTMS/ETCS Level 2, o

Ansaldo STS Brussels metro lines 1&5 signalling system renewal

Ansaldo STS Brussels metro lines 1&5 signalling system renewal


07 October 2016, 15:00 pm
Ansaldo STS announces that it has been signed the contract worth Euro 88 million with STIB (Société des Transports Intercommunaux de Bruxelles) for the automatization of the lines 1&5, as part of the modernization programme of the Brussels metro (so called Pulsar project).
Within the modernization project Ansaldo STS will supply STIB with its Driverless CB

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