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Hitachi Rail's 360Pass app: access any public transport, ticketless with auto best fare

20 July 2022 00:01

World first as entire city’s transport network is digitally connected with Hitachi’s new Smart Mobility suite

New mobile app allows passengers access to every mode of public transport in a city “hands-free”, using Bluetooth sensors to connect buses, trains and even funiculars. The 360Pass app gives users the ability to hire e-vehicles, pay for parking and identify e-mopeds. The cheapest possible fare automatically calculated at the end of each day based on the passenger’s actual usage – without needing t

12 July 2022 08:56

Hitachi Rail remporte le contrat de RBC ARGOS pour la modernisation du réseau ferroviaire national français

12 Juillet, Hitachi Rail a été désigné par SNCF Réseau comme fournisseur unique du contrat cadre de développement et déploiement de l’équipement RBC (*) (Radio Block Centre) de l’ERTMS (**) sol de nouvelle génération (European Rail Traffic Management System).
Le déploiement du RBC Argos, constituant du système ERTMS, permettra d’augmenter significativement la capacité du réseau ferroviaire et

12 July 2022 08:55

Hitachi Rail wins digital signalling infrastructure contract to modernize the French railway network

12 July, Hitachi Rail has been selected, by SNCF Réseau, as the sole supplier within the framework agreement for the development and deployment of a new generation of wayside ERTMS (**) Radio Block Centers (RBC (*)).

The deployment of the RBC Argos, part of the ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System), will significantly increase the capacity of the rail network and improve the

28 June 2022 07:30

World first as high-speed trains wheel performance now digitally-monitored live

Hitachi Rail is installing its cutting-edge live monitoring solution across Great Western Railway’s high-speed fleet of 93 intercity trains, in a world-first for digital maintenance. This technology will boost fleet availability by over 100 days per year.

23 June 2022 08:10

Hyperloop TT franchit une étape cruciale vers la réalité grâce à un système avancé de signalisation et de gestion du trafic développé en collaboration avec Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail a adapté ses simulateurs de systèmes de signalisation ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) à la technologie Hyperloop L'introduction dans le cloud de la logique de signalisation peut créer un système plus fiable, plus durable et plus pérenne pour des capsules qui voyageront aussi vite que des avions. Cette collaboration permettra d'accélérer le calendrier de commercialisa

The hyperloop capsule will be tested using digital signalling software in the cloud

23 June 2022 08:00

HyperloopTT takes crucial step to reality with world-leading digital signalling and traffic management system, co-developed with Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail and HyperloopTT have achieved an important milestone towards the commercial running of the innovative system – that will be able to run at speeds of up to 1,200km/h – with the completion of proof of concept for a cloud-based ERTMS signalling system for HyperloopTT’s capsules.

16 May 2022 16:33

New collaboration and AIP tender make driverless Metro smarter and more reliable

The Copenhagen Metro, Metro Service and Hitachi Rail have concluded a new digital asset management agreement that will run until 2027. Among the goals of the agreement are optimising maintenance and investments in rolling stock and infrastructure over the next 30 years. Purchasing an asset investment planning (AIP) tool is the next milestone, and the tender process for this has just begun.

Hitachi Rail's products help railroads across America to optimize and run more efficiently

13 May 2022 14:01

Hitachi Rail announces new digital rail products at 2022 RSSI C&S Exhibition

New suite of digital products to be unveiled by Hitachi Rail at leading rail conference, including PTC Onboard System, Railcar Telematics product line and enhancements towards an Intelligent Wayside Industry leading products will allow railroads to optimize and improve efficiency to maximize their investment for the long-term Unveiling of new products in line with Hitachi Rail’s broader strateg

9 March 2022 10:30

RFI awards Hitachi Rail €500m framework agreement for ERTMS digital signalling on 700km of the Italian railway

Framework agreement means trains from across Europe will be able to operate on Italian lines without interruption €500m deal is first technological project to be financed by Italy’s National Plan for Recovery and Resilience (PNRR) Framework agreement will be delivered by a partnership including Hitachi Rail, Alstom Ferroviaria and Ceit
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Hitachi Rail has signed a €500 million

1 March 2022 07:30

Hitachi Rail’s digital sensors to spot track faults, cut rail disruption and improve safety

Hitachi Rail and its subsidiary, Perpetuum, have been awarded a contract by Network Rail to develop the first real-time digital solution that monitors, and eventually predicts, sections of track that affect ride quality and require maintenance.

16 February 2022 10:32

Hitachi Rail digitaliserar Infranords gula underhållståg med ett nytt signalsystem ombord

Hitachi Rail har tecknat ett nytt avtal om att installera ny digital signalteknik ombord på två underhållståg som drivs av det svenska järnvägsunderhållsföretaget Infranord. Digitaliseringen av tågen kommer hjälpa Infranord i deras arbete med underhåll av järnvägsnätet i hela Norden.

16 February 2022 10:28

Hitachi Rail to digitise Infranord’s yellow maintenance trains with on-board signalling system

Hitachi Rail has signed a contract to install new digital signalling technologies on board two yellow maintenance trains operated by Swedish rail maintenance company Infranord. The digitisation of these vehicles will help Infranord to better maintain rail infrastructure across the region.