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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03 JUN '24

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Hitachi Rail acquires Thales' Ground Transportation Systems for €1,660m

Business stands ready to drive sustainable global mobility transitionDeal aligns with Hitachi Group's sustainable growth strategy with focus on mega trends of digitalisation and sustainability transformation.

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24 MAY '24

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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.

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14 MAY '24

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Americans favor high-speed rail over planes where alternative exists

As transit professionals converge at D.C. High Speed Rail conference new research commissioned by Hitachi Rail shows growing appetite for rail transit.

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04 APR '24

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HITACHI RAIL UNVEILS LONG-DISTANCE VERSION OF EUROPE’S FIRST BATTERY TRAIN

Groundbreaking hybrid battery train evolves to serve the intercity market in Southern Italy.

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14 MAR '24

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San Franciscans stand ready to swap their cars for public transport

Four in five back investing in public transport over driving in the city.

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07 MAR '24

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‘Replace short haul flights with high speed rail’ say citizens around the world

Around the world, 64% support banning air travel where high speed rail alternative exists and 56% support air taxes to fund new high speed rail lines.

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06 MAR '24

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Hitachi Rail Vehicles to be Featured at the 'Fleet of the Future Expo' on the National Mall

8000 series rail vehicles completed in Hitachi Rail's New Hagerstown factory will be the first displayed on the National Mall since 1968.

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29 FEB '24

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Hitachi Rail to deliver new generation trains for Naples Metro Line 6 in €200m deal

The order will be carried out at Hitachi rail's factories in Naples and Pistoia.

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28 FEB '24

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Brits lead way in choosing train over plane for long-distance travel

Research across 12 global cities found Londoners most likely to choose train as default transport for long distance journeys (46% vs 34% global average).

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05 FEB '24

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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.

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