Hitachi Rail invests C$100M+ in next gen urban rail signalling technology
Hitachi Rail announces C$100+ million investment to upgrade its world-leading Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling technology.
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‘UK-First’ Intercity Battery Trial Exceeds Expectations
Intercity battery train completes testing in the north of England, demonstrating superior performance and cost-effectiveness compared to diesel engines. Trial confirms single battery technology can reduce fuels costs between 35%-50% and enter and leave stations in zero-emission mode. Ahead of Railway 200 celebration, this new UK rail innovation is ready to reduce cost and emissions on the railway
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Transport for Wales makes Hitachi its ‘Mobility as a Service’ partner
Five-year partnership to digitally connect public transport journeys across Wales through a single app. Applying knowledge and experience from Japan’s rail network, Hitachi will create multimodal booking system that includes all public transport, bikes, e-scooters and demand-based solutions. Partnership exemplifies how Hitachi Rail is driving the mobility transition, making sustainable, low carb
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Hitachi Rail celebrates the first anniversary of Skyline in Honolulu, transforming transportation on Oahu
Skyline – the US’ first urban autonomous transit system celebrates one year of revenue service Successful first year sees service achieve a 99.2% on-time performance rating Segment Two development underway for the continuation of sustainable transit systems on the island of Oahu
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Hitachi Rail acquires Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems for €1,660m
Hitachi Rail announced today the completion of its €1,660m acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) business, expanding its global presence to 51 countries with the majority of its revenues now coming from higher-return signalling and systems.
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Brand new battery technology to be trialled on TransPennine train
First-ever trial in the UK to replace a diesel engine with a battery on an intercity train is underway. Pioneering collaboration between Angel Trains, TransPennine Express, Turntide Technologies and Hitachi Rail. Hitachi Rail has built a battery using the North East supply chain, with one battery unit predicted to reduce emissions and fuel costs by as much as 30%.
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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 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 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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Hitachi Group Donates $100,000 to Support Those Affected by Maui Fires
Hitachi Group extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the Maui Wildfires.
Today, Hitachi Group announced that it is donating $100,000 to support the people and rebuilding of Maui communities.
A donation of $80,000 has been designated to the Japanese Red Cross Society, and an additional donation of $20,000 has been made to the Aloha United Way to their Maui Fire Relief Fund. -
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
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Groundbreaking Relationship Charter Enhances Culture of Collaboration
London North Eastern Railway (LNER), Agility Trains and Hitachi Rail have signed a pioneering agreement that will define how the three organisations collaborate over the next three decades.
The industry-leading approach has been announced on the fourth anniversary of the first Azuma train entering passenger service on the LNER route on 15 May 2019.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 -
Start of main line testing marks further milestone for Avanti West Coast’s new Hitachi fleet
Key landmark achieved as the first newly built Avanti West Coast Hitachi train makes inaugural test run on the West Coast Main Line First two trains move to Alstom’s Oxley depot following two months of dynamic testing New fleet on course to enter service on the West Coast Main Line in 2023
The Class 805 bi-mode train, which can run under both electric and diesel power, undertook the 560-mile -
Première mondiale : le réseau de transport urbain d’une ville entière connecté numériquement grâce à la nouvelle suite Smart Mobility d’Hitachi
Dans une démarche qui devrait révolutionner la façon dont le gens se déplacent dans les villes, Hitachi Rai a connecté numériquement les transports publics et privés de location dans une ville entière. Cette étape importante a été réalisée grâce à la technologie de la nouvelle suite de mobilité intelligente d’Hitachi, Lumada intelligent Mobility Management, lancée aujourd’hui.
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Hitachi Rail och Tågåkeriet I Bergslagen AB samarbetar för att implementera ERTMS signalteknik för att harmonisera den skandinaviska järnvägen
Hitachi Rail och Tågåkeriet I Bergslagen AB samarbetar för att implementera ERTMS signalteknik för att harmonisera den skandinaviska järnvägen
7 JulI, Hitachi Rail har tecknat ett nytt kontrakt för att designa och installera ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) ombordsystem på tåg som trafikeras av Tågåkeriet I Bergslagen AB (även kallat Tågab) i Sverige och Norge. Moderniseringe
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