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  • Ansaldo STS awarded Modernisation of the Glasgow Subway, Scotland

    Genoa, March 8th 2016
    The Ansaldo STS - Stadler consortium has won contracts for the replacement of the train fleet and the modernisation of the signalling and control systems, associated equipment, and for 10 years maintenance support services. Ansaldo STS’s share is valued at £ 104.3 million
    The Ansaldo STS - Stadler consortium has won contracts to modernize the subway of Glasgow with st

  • Ansaldo STS awarded Modernisation of Glasgow Subway, Scotland

    The Ansaldo STS - Stadler consortium won contracts to modernize the subway of Glasgow with state-of-the-art technology, including the supply of 17 new trains, Communication Based Train Control driverless signalling technology, platform screen doors and depot equipment, and related maintenance support services to upgrade 10.5 km long twin subway lines, and 15 stations.

  • Network Rail Ferriby – Gilberdyke re-signalling scheme UK contract awarded to the consortium Ansaldo STS / Linbrooke Services Ltd

    Genoa, February 10th, 2016
    Ansaldo STS and Linbrooke Services Limited have been awarded the contract worth £34.5 million (£15.15 million for Ansaldo STS and £19.35 million for Linbrooke) relating to the re-signalling of the line with computer based interlocking technology. The CBI technology will be implemented to upgrade the 7 main stations served along the 35 miles between Ferriby and Gilbe

  • Faster, Longer, Greener ‘train’ unveiled at Edinburgh Waverley

    From today [10 February], customers can step on board the next generation of electric trains for Scotland. Transport Minister, Derek Mackay, unveiled a life-size model of the interior of ScotRail’s flagship new fleet at Edinburgh Waverley. It will be open for public visits until Friday 4 March.

  • Ansaldo STS Awarded LA West Side Extension

    Genoa, January 5th 2016
    Ansaldo STS awarded 31.5 million USD contract for new Signalling and Train Control system for LACMTA
    Ansaldo STS (ASTS) - on December 31st 2015 - was awarded a 31.5 million USD contract to design, furnish, test and commission a Signalling and Train Control (S&TC) system for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) West Side Subway Ex

  • Hitachi Rail Italy to manufacture AT300 trains for GWR in the West of England

    ​Hitachi Rail Italy today announces that a new fleet of AT300 trains for the UK train operating company Great Western Railway (GWR) will be manufactured at Hitachi Rail Italy’s facility in Pistoia. Hitachi Rail Europe finalised a deal in July 2015 to supply and maintain 29 brand new AT300 trains for the GWR franchise.

  • A new contract worth 190 million euro for regional trains

    A contract worth 190 million euro for Hitachi Rail Italy. The rail company was awarded a contract by Trenitalia for the supply of new regional trains for the FS commuter service. The operator has exercised the right of option provided for in the contract signed in March 2010. The supply contract is for a total of112 intermediate double-deck coaches and 24 driving cars, all of 2nd class.

  • Hitachi to Commence the Steps to Launch Mandatory Tender Offer

    Rome, Italy, 2 November, 2015 --- Hitachi, Ltd. informs that its (indirectly) wholly owned subsidiary, Hitachi Rail Italy Investments S.r.l., today acquired 80,131,081 shares of Ansaldo STS S.p.A. owned by Finmeccanica S.p.A. pursuant to the share purchase agreement entered into on February 24, 2015 with Finmeccanica S.p.A. and been entirely satisfied.

  • Hitachi to Commence the Steps to Launch Mandatory Tender Offer

    Hitachi, Ltd. informs that its (indirectly) wholly owned subsidiary, Hitachi Rail Italy Investments S.r.l., today acquired 80,131,081 shares of Ansaldo STS S.p.A. owned by Finmeccanica S.p.A. pursuant to the share purchase agreement entered into on February 24, 2015 with Finmeccanica S.p.A. and been entirely satisfied.

  • Closing Press Release: Sale of AnsaldoBreda and Ansaldo STS from Finmeccanica to Hitachi completed

    ​Rome, Italy, 2 November, 2015 – Finmeccanica and Hitachi today announce the closing of transactions relating to the acquisition by Hitachi regarding the business of AnsaldoBreda S.p.A, with the exclusion of some revamping activities and certain residual contracts, and Finmeccanica’s entire economic interest in Ansaldo STS S.p.A., equal to approximately 40% of its issued share capital.

  • DCA and Hitachi win 2015 User-Centred Product Design Award for Class 800/801 train

    DCA and Hitachi Rail Europe have won the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) Stanley H. Caplan User-Centred Product Design Award 2015. This US-based award recognises outstanding and innovative practice in product design, alongside the consumer research and design methods used to develop and evaluate the interior design of the Class 800/801 train.

  • Hitachi Rail Europe Wins RailStaff Award for Depot Team of the Year

    Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd. (HRE) is today celebrating winning the RailStaff Award 2015 for Depot Team of the Year. The award recognises HRE for its close collaboration with its manufacturing colleagues, which is driving a continuous improvement programme in Ashford and ensuring better reliability and maintainability.

  • Hitachi celebrates two successes at the National Rail Awards 2015 - Karen Boswell MD of Hitachi Rail Europe Wins Outstanding Personal Contribution in Rail

    Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd. (HRE) is delighted in the success of Managing Director, Karen Boswell in winning the 2015 National Rail Award for Senior Outstanding Personal Contribution. At the same ceremony Hitachi Rail Europe Ashford Train Maintenance Centre was highly commended in the Maintenance Team of the Year category.

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