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8 June 2023 07:35

Hitachi Rail responds to the UK Competition and Markets Authority's provisional findings of its investigation into Hitachi's planned acquisition of Thales Ground Transportation Systems

In response to the publication of the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) provisional findings in its investigation into Hitachi Rail's planned acquisition of Thales Ground Transportation Systems (GTS), a Hitachi Rail spokesperson said:
“We are disappointed by the CMA’s provisional findings and will now closely examine how we can respond to the concerns raised. Hitachi remains of the firm

2 June 2023 09:09

Hitachi Rail on-board digital technology to benefit high-speed rail passengers in France and beyond

Hitachi Rail has signed a new framework agreement, worth up to €77 million with SNCF, to provide on-board digital signalling equipment (bi-standard ERTMS/TVM) for the latest generation of TGV (TGV-M) and existing TGV trains that operate across the French and European high-speed rail networks.

Tokaido Shinkansen N700S high speed train (Provided by Central Japan Railway Company)

18 May 2023 10:29

Hitachi and Toshiba win order worth 124 billion Japanese Yen to build high speed trains for Taiwan

Hitachi and Toshiba win order to deliver the most advanced high speed train

21 April 2023 07:00

Great Western Railway extends Hitachi Rail’s maintenance contract to secure hundreds of jobs and support UK supply chain

Great Western Railway (GWR), Eversholt Rail, and Hitachi Rail have announced an extension of their maintenance partnership, which will bring millions of pounds in investment in the UK supply chain and improve train service reliability for GWR customers.

18 April 2023 07:30

Hitachi partnership with Global Centre of Rail Excellence will deliver energy security and UK innovation

Welsh and UK Governments support Hitachi and Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) collaboration to accelerate innovation for rail passengers and deliver value for money Hitachi Rail signs Memorandum of Understanding to test rolling stock, digital solutions and battery technology at GCRE in Wales Hitachi Energy wins GCRE contract to improve energy security with their industry leading Static Fre

Giuseppe Marino has begun work as Hitachi Rail's new CEO

3 April 2023 00:01

New Group CEO joins Hitachi Rail at the start of an exciting new chapter

Giuseppe Marino has begun work as the new Group CEO of Hitachi Rail, as the global leader in rail enters an exciting new chapter delivering innovative digital technology and sustainable transport around the world.

Giuseppe Marino, Group CEO, Hitachi Rail

3 April 2023 00:01

Le nouveau PDG du Groupe Hitachi Rail prend ses fonctions dans un contexte prometteur

Giuseppe Marino prend aujourd’hui lundi ses fonctions de PDG du Groupe Hitachi Rail, au siège à Londres M. Marino dirigera Hitachi Rail durant ce nouveau chapitre prometteur de son histoire proposant des technologies numériques plus innovantes et des transports durables dans le monde entier Le nouveau PDG guidera l’expansion de l’entreprise à travers le monde dans le cadre du Plan de gestion à mo

3 April 2023 00:01

Mit der Ernennung von Giuseppe Marino zum neuen Group CEO beginnt ein neues Kapitel bei Hitachi Rail

Giuseppe Marino hat heute seine Arbeit als neuer Group CEO von Hitachi Rail aufgenommen. Damit schlägt der weltweit führende Bahnkonzern ein neues Kapitel auf, in dem innovative digitale Technologien und weltweite nachhaltige Mobilität im Mittelpunkt stehen.

Connect 6ix consortium members celebrate Ontario Line win at IJ Global Award Dinner

27 March 2023 04:00

Hitachi Rail named Award recipient of IJ Global’s Transport Deal of the Year for North America

Hitachi Rail was awarded the prestigious IJ Global’s (IJG) 2022 Transport Deal of the Year for North America in the light rail category. The award recognized Hitachi Rail and consortium members for their roles in winning the $9B CAD contract to deliver the Ontario Line RSSOM.
Hitachi Rail and Connect 6ix reached their financial close milestone in November of 2022 – ending a successful two-year

15 March 2023 11:54

Hitachi Rail wins $200m bid to deliver autonomous digital signalling for Chennai Metro

Hitachi Rail has signed the contract to deliver digital signalling for Phase 2 of the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The INR 1,620 Cr (aprox. $200million USD) contract will see Hitachi Rail install its cutting edge communication-based train control (CBTC) system combined with Automatic Train Operation (ATO), enabling services to run without a driver.

1 March 2023 10:22

Nine in ten people would prefer better-connected public transport over driving in Bangkok, new study reveals

Research by Hitachi Rail reveals that over nine in ten Bangkok residents (91%) would use public transport over driving if it were better-connected. The study also finds that Bangkok residents would support funding the digital enhancement of its public transport network via increased taxes on private transport (85%).

1 March 2023 08:54

Nine in ten people would prefer better-connected public transport over driving in Dubai, new study reveals

Research by Hitachi Rail reveals that almost nine in ten Dubai residents (88%) would use public transport over driving if it were better-connected. The study also finds that Dubai residents would support funding the digital enhancement of its public transport network via increased taxes on private transport (77%).