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Hitachi Rail expands its successful partnership with CFL to deliver digital signalling in Luxembourg
Hitachi Rail has signed a framework agreement with Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois (CFL), for the design and delivery of digital signalling of Bettembourg and Dudelange stations on the Luxembourg railway network.
This agreement with the national railway company of Luxembourg is the latest milestone in a long-term partnership with Hitachi Rail focused on modernising the country’s railway infrastructure. As part of the framework, Hitachi Rail we will be responsible for the development, project planning, delivery, installation and commissioning of interlocking systems with ETCS Level 1 Full Supervision and simplified trackside light signalling for the modernisation of Bettembourg and Dudelange stations on the Luxembourg railway network.
The new signalling system will enable digital communications between the track and train, and will enhance reliability while also safely increasing capacity on the track.
"This contract signing is a decisive step in our growth strategy," emphasises Markus Fritz, Chief Operating Officer for Germany, Hitachi Rail. "We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with CFL and working together to set new standards that offer our customers and partners real added value. Our digital signalling solutions will help to increase reliability and capacity for passengers using the Bettembourg and Dudelange stations in Luxembourg."
Luxembourg plays a key role in European rail transport acting as a key hub for cross-border transport, connecting important markets in Germany, France and Belgium.
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Hitachi Rail is committed to driving the sustainable mobility transition and has a clear focus on partnering with customers to rethink mobility. Its mission is to help every passenger, customer and community enjoy the benefits of more connected, seamless and sustainable transport.
With revenues of over €7bn and 24,000 employees across more than 50 countries, Hitachi Rail is a trusted partner to the world’s best transport organisations. The company's reach is global, but the business is local - with success built on developing local talent and investing in people and communities.
Its international capabilities and expertise span every part of the urban, mainline and freight rail ecosystems – from high quality manufacturing and maintenance of rolling stock to secure digital signalling, smart operations and payment systems.
Hitachi Rail, famous for Japan's iconic high speed bullet train, draws on the digital and AI expertise of Hitachi Group companies to accelerate innovation and develop new technologies. Hitachi Group is present in 140 countries with over 270,000 employees and global revenues of €54.55bn / ¥8,564 bn.
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