The new trains are 96% made of recyclable materials and are equipped with high-performance engines, improving their energy efficiency and reducing consumption, which is good for the environment.
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens reached 405 km/h with ICE-S test train on Erfurt–Leipzig line, validating infrastructure, testing Velaro Novo performance, and collecting high-speed rail optimization data.
Following a successful project to equip 46 new trains for Milan Metro, which started in 2023, Hitachi Rail has now placed an equipment order for up to 30 trains destined for Rome Metro.
A recent EU survey shows that a large majority of European citizens would like to travel faster and more easily between European countries, preferring to travel by high-speed rail instead of flying.
UK–based remote monitoring specialist Senceive and Italian sensor manufacturer Sisgeo have joined forces under the umbrella of the Eddyfi Technologies Remote Monitoring Solutions product line.
Hitachi Rail will deliver advanced SelTrac CBTC signalling system and SCADA solutions for the new Xizhi–Donghu and Nangang-Badu MRT line in northern Taipei.
The deployment represents the most technically challenging milestone to date in Transport for London’s Four Lines Modernisation (4LM) project, London’s largest ever signalling upgrade.