HITACHI RAIL News

Hitachi Rail is a global provider of integrated rail solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio that includes rolling stock, signalling systems, turnkey solutions, and service & maintenance. As a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., the company leverages advanced technologies to enhance rail transport efficiency and safety. Hitachi Rail operates in multiple countries, delivering projects that range from high-speed trains to urban transit systems. The company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its development of battery-powered trains and efforts to reduce the environmental impact of rail operations.

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20 JUL '22

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World first as entire city’s transport network is digitally connected with Hitachi’s new Smart Mobility suite

New mobile app allows passengers access to every mode of public transport in a city “hands-free”, using Bluetooth sensors to connect buses, trains and even funiculars.

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12 JUL '22

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Hitachi Rail wins digital signalling infrastructure contract to modernize the French railway network

Hitachi Rail wins digital signalling infrastructure contract to modernize the French railway network.

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11 JUL '22

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Hitachi Rail and Tågåkeriet I Bergslagen AB partner to deploy ERTMS signalling technology to harmonise Scandinavian rail

Hitachi Rail and Tågåkeriet I Bergslagen AB partner to deploy ERTMS signalling technology to harmonise Scandinavian rail.

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04 JUL '22

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Hitachi Rail completes acquisition of Bombardier Transportation’s contribution to the ETR 1000 high-speed train platform from Alstom

Hitachi Rail jointly manufactured the train and has now acquired the business activities related to Bombardier Transportation's contribution.

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30 JUN '22

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World first as high-speed trains wheel performance now digitally-monitored live

Hitachi Rail’s wireless monitoring will improve train availability and reduce bogie and wheelset maintenance downtime by 50%.

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23 JUN '22

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HyperloopTT takes crucial step to reality with world-leading digital signalling and traffic management system, co-developed with Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail has customized its ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) simulators for HyperloopTT’s technology.

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15 JUN '22

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Intercity Express EMU3000 for the Taiwan Railways Administration receives one of the world’s most prestigious design awards

EMU3000, a rail train car manufactured by Hitachi Ltd. (“Hitachi”) for the Taiwan Railway Administration (“TRA”) has received one of the world’s most prestigious design awards, the “iF DESIGN AWARD 2022”, jointly with the TRA.

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22 MAR '22

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Hitachi Rail announces location for new $70M factory to build railcars for the Washington metro region

Factory will employ up to 460 people, sustaining 1,300 jobs in the region with 60% of construction value spent in DC, Maryland and Virginia

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15 MAR '22

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RFI awards Hitachi Rail €500m framework agreement for ERTMS digital signalling on 700km of the Italian railway

Framework agreement means trains from across Europe will be able to operate on Italian lines without interruption

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02 MAR '22

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Hitachi Rail’s digital sensors to spot track faults, cut rail disruption and improve safety

Hitachi-Perpetuum is trialling technology in Scotland that brings track and train together digitally

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