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Rail Maintenance AI Tech Developed Goes Global

Rail Maintenance AI Tech Developed Goes Global

Technology that enables real-time infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance has been commercialised by Hitachi Rail following UK-led research and development.
Connected Places Catapult, the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and place leadership, and Hitachi Rail are marking a major milestone with the commercialisation of a new rail maintenance solution.
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Hitachi Rail to transform San Francisco’s Muni railway with cutting-edge signalling

Hitachi Rail to transform San Francisco’s Muni railway with cutting-edge signalling

Hitachi Rail has signed a contract with San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to transform the service of Municipal Railway (Muni) public transit with its advanced train control technology. Approximately 160 million passenger journeys per year will benefit from the modernisation of a signaling system, enhancing capacity and performance.

Hitachi Rail signs framework agreement for Digital Rail Germany

Hitachi Rail signs framework agreement for Digital Rail Germany

Hitachi Rail has been awarded a major framework agreement by Deutsche Bahn. The agreement, finalised at the end of 2024 and part of a 6.3 billion euros contract, includes the provision of digital interlocking technology (DSTW), European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling and an integrated control and operating system (iLBS).

The Prime Minister for Greece presses the button to launch the first metro of Thessaloniki

Hitachi Rail delivers first driverless metro for Greece

Phase one of Greece’s first driverless metro, supported by Hitachi Rail’s digital signalling technology and advanced metro trains, was inaugurated in Thessaloniki today. The metro entered service for the first time and is expected to cut 56,000 cars from roads daily, and 77,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.

‘UK-First’ Intercity Battery Trial Exceeds Expectations

‘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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