Hitachi Rail and Eversholt Rail are in the advanced stages of designing and engineering an electric-diesel-battery (tri-mode) train, with plans to trial on a Great Western Railway (GWR) Class 802 train in 2022.
With proof of concept and layout in the final stages of approval, work has begun to build the battery for functional testing and integration onto the train. The battery, which will be
Hitachi Rail, Angel Trains and TransPeninne Express (TPE) agree to trial retrofitting battery on intercity train Trial, starting next year, can cut fuel usage by at least 20% and reduce emissions on Transpennine network from 2022 onwards Tri-mode service can cut noise pollution in urban areas and improve air quality
Hitachi Rail, Angel Trains and TPE have agreed in princi
Hitachi Rail has agreed a contract with ScottishPower for the supply of 100% renewable electricity for their UK operations over the next three years, helping to accelerate the company’s efforts to decarbonise their sites by 2030.
The Lombardy Region Plan will deliver 131 “Caravaggio” trains in total
Milan – FERROVIENORD and Hitachi Rail STS SpA signed the third supply contract for 50 high capacity “Caravaggio” regional trains for the amount of 451,850,000 euros, within the 2018 Framework Agreement.
40 trains are in long configuration (5 cars) and 10 in short configuration (4 cars). With previous contracts other 5
Major cut in the global transport leader’s emissions driven by improved energy management activities and higher use of renewable energy Reduction in emissions achieved even after COVID-19 impacts are accounted for More than doubles progress from 2019-20, which saw 14.2% cut in total CO2 equivalent emissions Future reductions to come from solar PV at facilities, further
Award recognises quality of design used on three different Hitachi fleets: JR Central’s N700S Shinkansen bullet trains, the Tokyo Metro and Taiwan’s Intercity services Good Design Award is Japan’s leading design award, focused on recognising excellent designs that facilitate industrial development and enriching lives Award-winning trains praised as fast, comfortable, and environmentally friendl
Brand new London-Edinburgh service starts ahead of COP26
100% electric fleet is six times greener than making the same journey by plane
Entire Lumo fleet built at Hitachi Rail’s UK factory
Lumo, FirstGroup’s new 100% electric, affordable rail service, will travel from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh for the first time today [21 October] as it celebrates its inaugural service.
The two companies sign a 30-year agreement for the maintenance of Ilsa’s 20 ETR 1000s.
The maintenance will be carried out in Madrid maintenance facility, and will create around over 75 jobs.
October 21, 2021 – ILSA, Spain’s leading private high-speed rail operator, has awarded Hitachi Rail España with the maintenance of its fleet, comprising 20 new ETR 1000 trains, through a EUR 737 million
Hitachi Rail and Linbrooke have been awarded a contract by Network Rail to design state-of-the art digital signalling technology specifically for the Gloucester area. The Hitachi Rail signalling solution will be a significant upgrade and will enable Network Rail to respond more effectively to any issues or incidents, reducing passenger disruption and improving management of rail traffic.
Hitachi Rail launches new innovations and products to improve reliability, safety and performance of America’s railroad at RSSI’s Communication & Signal (C&S) Exhibition. Investment in technology and solution expands company’s offer to rail customers. North American transportation market represents key priority for Hitachi Rail – with technology solutions spanning freight, passenger, and
Company will Achieve Carbon Neutrality throughout its Value Chain by FY2050
Tokyo, September 13, 2021 – Today Hitachi (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) has underlined its commitment to address climate change by strengthening its own climate target to contribute to a Net Zero society by achieving carbon neutrality through its entire value chain including production, procurement and the use of products and
Hitachi Rail continues partnership with Primary Engineer, which has already promoted STEM to 18,000 children at 150 schools
The Primary Engineer Rail Project will be taught in primary schools near Hitachi facilities across the UK, including Ashford, Doncaster, Bristol, Newton Aycliffe, Glasgow and Edinburgh
Project aims to inspire next generation of UK’s engineers
Hitachi Rail has recently c
