Hitachi Rail unveils long-distance version of Europe’s first battery train
Hitachi Rail has unveiled its first long-distance hybrid battery train which will help to cut carbon emissions by 83% when it enters service later this year.
San Franciscans stand ready to swap their cars for public transport
Four in five San Franciscans back investing in public transport over driving, according to a new global survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail. In a boost for green travel in San Francisco, its citizens also believe that their public transport system is more convenient than driving, and with greater ability to avoid overcrowding, almost three-quarters would use it more.
Torontonians twice as likely to see public transport as convenient than driving
Torontonians overwhelmingly (80%) back investing in public transport over driving, according to a new global survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail. In a win for sustainable travel in their city, Torontonians also believe their public transport system is more convenient than driving, and almost one-third (30%) expect to use the train more in the next five years.
“Public transit more convenient”, Washingtonians reject view that the car is king
New global study, commissioned by Hitachi Rail, finds 69% of Washingtonians support investing in public transit over driving in their city
Over half (53%) see public transit as more convenient than driving
Two-thirds of Washingtonians would use public transit more if it offered a faster journey time or avoided overcrowding.
Over two-thirds of Washingtonians support investing in public trans
‘Replace short haul flights with high speed rail’ say citizens around the world
Two-thirds (64%) of people around the world back banning air travel where high speed rail alternatives exist, according to a major report commissioned by Hitachi Rail.
Hitachi Rail Vehicles to be Featured at the ‘Fleet of the Future Expo’ on the National Mall
Hitachi Rail’s new 8000 series rail cars for Metro will be showcased on the National Mall in Washington, DC, during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The all-electric vehicles feature modern upgrades to enhance passenger experience. The fleet of the initial 256 railcars will be completed at Hitachi Rail's new factory in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Hitachi Rail to deliver new generation trains for Naples Metro Line 6 in €200m deal
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to supply new generation trains for Naples Metro Line 6 by the Municipality of Naples. The €200 million contract will see Hitachi Rail manufacturer 22 trains for the line.
Pour leurs déplacements, les Parisiens plébiscitent majoritairement les transports publics verts plutôt que la voiture ou l’avion
Une nouvelle étude mondiale d’Hitachi Rail révèleque les Parisiens comptent parmi les plus fervents défenseurs des transports en commun au monde. Les personnes interrogées dans le cadre de l’enquête ont largement indiqué préférer les transports en commun et notamment le train par rapport à la voiture lorsqu’il est question de se déplacer à l’intérieur et en dehors de Paris. Un signe encourageant a
Brits lead way in choosing train over plane for long-distance travel
Research across 12 global cities found Londoners most likely to choose train as default transport for long distance journeys (46% vs 34% global average)
Over one-third (38%) also expect to travel more by train in next five years - far outstripping anticipated further car (18%) and plane travel (3%)
And 60% would ban short-haul flights where high-speed rail alternative exists.
Brits are the m
Berliner: innen fordern ein besser vernetztes öffentliches Verkehrssystem
Weltweit benutzen Berliner:innen mit am häufigsten den öffentlichen Personennahverkehr (ÖPNV) – das belegt eine neue globale Studie, die im Auftrag Hitachi Rail durchgeführt wurde. Obwohl der ÖPNV so zentral für die Pendler der Hauptstadt ist (68% nutzen den ÖPNV), hält nur die Hälfte (50%) der Befragten den öffentlichen Nahverkehr für komfortabel. Damit schneidet Berlin unter allen 12 befragten S
Hitachi Rail's Lorna McDonald appointed Vice Chair of RIA North
RIA North is pleased to announce that Lorna McDonald has been appointed Vice Chair of the group. She is currently Head of Sales - Commuter at rolling stock manufacturer Hitachi Rail, which has invested in Northern rail manufacturing and maintenance, with its fleets connecting the North’s major cities, and beyond.
Lorna has over a decade of rail experience and is a member of Women in Rail. As H
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
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