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Public-Private Partnership to Create the Next Generation in Hitachi Rail Battery Technology

Public-Private Partnership to Create the Next Generation in Hitachi Rail Battery Technology

Industry collaboration to create the next generation Hitachi Rail battery for intercity and commuter trains. Continuous improvement on previous Hitachi Rail UK battery technology by being 40% smaller but with an improved energy density of 22% compared to its predecessor.
Hitachi Rail is working with Innovate UK, University of Birmingham and DB ESG to reduce emissions and cost in the railways,

Hitachi Rail technology supports renovation program for level crossings on the Spanish conventional rail network

Hitachi Rail technology supports renovation program for level crossings on the Spanish conventional rail network

Hitachi Rail is implementing its state-of-the-art technology for level crossing protection as part of Adif's plan to renovate more than 1,000 level crossings on the conventional and metric gauge rail network. Railroad digitization increases the regularity and reliability of rail operation improving capacity on the network.
Hitachi Rail is supporting Adif's intensive campaign to renovate the fa

The new rolling stock that Hitachi Rail will deliver for Line 6

Hitachi Rail partners with City of Naples to deliver Metro Line 6 to passengers

Passenger service begins today on the new Line 6 Metro in Naples, using Hitachi Rail’s innovative digital signalling and rolling stock as part of a €200m contract.
Approximately 6km long, the new Line 6 connects 8 stations across the city, including 4 entirely new ones. The line will significantly cut journey times compared to driving, helping to reduce harmful air pollution and CO2 emissions.<

Next generation vegetation and infrastructure digital monitoring trialled on East Coast Main Line

Next generation vegetation and infrastructure digital monitoring trialled on East Coast Main Line

12-month Network Rail pilot project underway to automate detection of potential hazards such as overhanging trees, leaves and subsidence that risk disruption. ‘Front-Facing CCTV’ digital monitoring will optimise safety and maintenance of infrastructure and vegetation using AI technology from CrossTech. Digital asset monitoring project has been facilitated by Hitachi Rail, applying CrossTech tec

Hitachi Rail celebrates the first anniversary of Skyline in Honolulu, transforming transportation on Oahu

Hitachi Rail celebrates the first anniversary of Skyline in Honolulu, transforming transportation on Oahu

Skyline – the US’ first urban autonomous transit system celebrates one year of revenue service Successful first year sees service achieve a 99.2% on-time performance rating Segment Two development underway for the continuation of sustainable transit systems on the island of Oahu
Hitachi Rail – in coordination with the City and County of Honolulu, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportatio

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Hitachi Rail leads railway innovation in Finland with successful ETCS L2 trial track completion

Hitachi Rail successfully completed the installation of the new Signalling System of the train line Kouvola-Kotka/Hamina in Finland for test purpose only for the ETCS L2 technology The project showcases Hitachi Rail’s ability to deliver complex solutions on time and within scope, while fostering collaboration with stakeholders The ETCS L2 implementation and utilization of 5G technology set a new

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