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.
The consortium, comprising Colas Rail (leader), Orascom Construction and Hitachi Rail, has signed a contract with the Egyptian National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) to renovate line 1 of the Cairo underground system for a total of above 800 million euros, including 35% for Colas Rail, 35% for Orascom Construction and 29% for Hitachi Rail: 29%.