‘Replace short haul flights with high speed rail’ say citizens around the world
Two-thirds (64%) of people around the world back banning air travel where high speed rail alternatives exist, according to a major report commissioned by Hitachi Rail.
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Hitachi Rail Vehicles to be Featured at the ‘Fleet of the Future Expo’ on the National Mall
Hitachi Rail’s new 8000 series rail cars for Metro will be showcased on the National Mall in Washington, DC, during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The all-electric vehicles feature modern upgrades to enhance passenger experience. The fleet of the initial 256 railcars will be completed at Hitachi Rail's new factory in Hagerstown, Maryland.
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Hitachi Rail to deliver new generation trains for Naples Metro Line 6 in €200m deal
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to supply new generation trains for Naples Metro Line 6 by the Municipality of Naples. The €200 million contract will see Hitachi Rail manufacturer 22 trains for the line.
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Pour leurs déplacements, les Parisiens plébiscitent majoritairement les transports publics verts plutôt que la voiture ou l’avion
Une nouvelle étude mondiale d’Hitachi Rail révèleque les Parisiens comptent parmi les plus fervents défenseurs des transports en commun au monde. Les personnes interrogées dans le cadre de l’enquête ont largement indiqué préférer les transports en commun et notamment le train par rapport à la voiture lorsqu’il est question de se déplacer à l’intérieur et en dehors de Paris. Un signe encourageant a
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Brits lead way in choosing train over plane for long-distance travel
Research across 12 global cities found Londoners most likely to choose train as default transport for long distance journeys (46% vs 34% global average) Over one-third (38%) also expect to travel more by train in next five years - far outstripping anticipated further car (18%) and plane travel (3%) And 60% would ban short-haul flights where high-speed rail alternative exists.
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Berliner: innen fordern ein besser vernetztes öffentliches Verkehrssystem
Weltweit benutzen Berliner:innen mit am häufigsten den öffentlichen Personennahverkehr (ÖPNV) – das belegt eine neue globale Studie, die im Auftrag Hitachi Rail durchgeführt wurde. Obwohl der ÖPNV so zentral für die Pendler der Hauptstadt ist (68% nutzen den ÖPNV), hält nur die Hälfte (50%) der Befragten den öffentlichen Nahverkehr für komfortabel. Damit schneidet Berlin unter allen 12 befragten S
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Hitachi Rail's Lorna McDonald appointed Vice Chair of RIA North
RIA North is pleased to announce that Lorna McDonald has been appointed Vice Chair of the group. She is currently Head of Sales - Commuter at rolling stock manufacturer Hitachi Rail, which has invested in Northern rail manufacturing and maintenance, with its fleets connecting the North’s major cities, and beyond.
Lorna has over a decade of rail experience and is a member of Women in Rail. As H -
Hitachi Rail achève les premiers essais dynamiques de son nouveau système d’enclenchement sur la LGV Paris-Lyon
Hitachi Rail franchit une étape clé en France dans le déploiement de son système de d'enclenchement de nouvelle génération, sur la ligne à grande vitesse la plus fréquentée d'Europe, entre Paris et Lyon. Le nouveau système d'enclenchement numérique SEI+ d'Hitachi Rail a passé avec succès ses premiers essais dynamiques et remplacera, à terme, la technologie actuelle. Hitachi Rail contribue à la t
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Hitachi Rail completes first dynamic testing of its Digital Interlocking signalling system on Paris-Lyon High Speed Line
Hitachi Rail achieves key milestone in France in rolling out its next-generation interlocking signalling on Europe’s busiest high-speed line between Paris-Lyon. Hitachi Rail's new SEI+ digital interlocking system has successfully completed its first dynamic testing and will replace current legacy technology. Hitachi Rail is helping to transform a smarter, more sustainable rail network across Euro
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Hitachi Rail et Mer Mec signent une option de vente pour la vente de l’activité de signalisation des grandes lignes ferroviaires en France, ainsi que pour ses succursales en Allemagne et au Royaume-Uni
Hitachi Rail et Mer Mec S.p.A. ont signé un accord d’option de vente pour l’activité de signalisation des grandes lignes ferroviaires de Hitachi Rail en France, ainsi que pour ses succursales en Allemagne et au Royaume-Uni.
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Hitachi Rail and Mer Mec sign put option for sale of French mainline signalling business, and signalling business units in Germany and the UK
Hitachi Rail and Mer Mec S.p.A. have signed a put option agreement for the sale of Hitachi Rail’s mainline signalling business in France, as well as its signalling business units in Germany and the UK.
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Hitachi Rail ist Vorreiter bei der weltweit ersten Erklärung zur Nachverfolgung des ethischen Lebenszyklus von Zügen
Hitachi Rail ist der erste Hersteller weltweit, der nicht nur die Umweltauswirkungen seiner Produkte, sondern auch die sozialen Auswirkungen über eine Social Product Declaration nachverfolgen kann.
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Hitachi Rail pioneers world first declaration to track the ethical life cycle of trains
Hitachi Rail is the first rail manufacturer in the world to be able to track not just the environmental impacts of its products, but also the social impacts via a Social Product Declaration (SPD).
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Three Hitachi Rail fleets win U.K.’s leading award for reliability
Hull Trains awarded the gold prize for the second consecutive year in the intercity reliability category, with Lumo securing silver. ScotRail’s Class 385 wins gold award in the regional category. Awards are recognition of industry collaboration and benefits of digital maintenance.
Hitachi Rail fleets win three separate awards at the 2023 Golden Spanner Awards. The fleets were rewarded for the -
Hitachi Rail: €861m deal with Trenitalia for 30 high speed trains
Hitachi Rail confirms new major contract for high speed ETR1000 trains
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Interlocking system upgrade future-proofs AutoHaul™ heavy haul rail network
Hitachi Rail will soon commence the third and final phase of the interlocking system upgrade of Rio Tinto’s autonomous heavy haul rail network in Western Australia.
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Hitachi Rail secures clearance for €1,660m Thales GTS acquisition
European Commission gives antitrust approval for deal Hitachi Rail has been given clearance to proceed with its €1,660 million acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems business today. The publication of the European Commission’s (EC) approval means that the deal has now received clearance from all 13 competition authorities which reviewed the acquisition. Prior to the European Commiss
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New leader appointed for Hitachi Rail’s Australian business
Global rail innovator Hitachi Rail has announced the appointment of Sarfaraz Samnakay as Managing Director and Country Representative for Hitachi Rail Australia.
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Hitachi Rail receives clearance from UK anti-trust authority for acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems
Hitachi Rail has received clearance from the UK’s anti-trust authority, the Competition and Markets Authority, for its acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) business.
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Hitachi Rail Unveils New Digital Product Suite at 2023 RSSI C&S Exhibition
Hitachi Rail is launching new innovations and product improvements at the upcoming 2023 Railway Systems Supplies, Inc. (RSSI) Communication & Signaling (C&S) exhibition in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 1st - October 4th.
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