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  • 150 new jobs created in Bristol area by Hitachi Rail Europe

    150 new jobs created in Bristol area by Hitachi Rail Europe

    Hitachi Rail Europe is recruiting for 150 new roles at their Stoke Gifford depot. The recently built depot is hiring ahead of a new ‘bullet train inspired’ fleet entering service later this year. HRE will build upon the area’s engineering legacy, which includes transportation achievements such as Concorde, to develop a new long-term hub for skilled work.

  • Ansaldo STS signed 44 million AUD signalling and communications contract in Australia

    Ansaldo STS signed 44 million AUD signalling and communications contract in Australia


    Genoa, 24th January 2017
    Ansaldo STS has signed a contract worth 44 million AUD (Australian dollars) with Salini Impregilo - NRW Joint Venture (SINRW) to deliver the complete signalling and telecommunications system for Perth’s 8 km Forrestfield - Airport Link rail extension project
    Under the contract awarded to Ansaldo STS by the SINRW, Ansaldo STS will deliver the complete signalling

  • Trenitalia and Hitachi Rail Italy present Rock

    Trenitalia and Hitachi Rail Italy present Rock

    This is the brand name chosen for the new double deck regional train Hitachi Rail Italy is building for Trenitalia. A mock-up scale 1:1 was unveiled at the Hitachi Rail Italy plant of Pistoia and the construction of the train started. The event was attended by Renato Mazzoncini, FS Italiane, Tiziano Onesti, Trenitalia, Barbara Morgante, Trenitalia, and Maurizio Manfellotto, Hitachi Rail Italy.

  • Works for the technological systems of the High Speed/High Capacity “Terzo Valico dei Giovi” line between Milan and Genoa have been assigned to ANSALDO STS

    Works for the technological systems of the High Speed/High Capacity “Terzo Valico dei Giovi” line between Milan and Genoa have been assigned to ANSALDO STS


    11 January 2017, 08:15 am
    On 28th December 2016, the “Saturno Consortium for the undertaking of High Technology Railway works for the Italian High Speed Railway System”, of which Ansaldo STS S.p.A is member, signed a contract with the General Contractor, the Consorzio Collegamenti Integrati Veloci (“COCIV”) for the production of the technological systems for the AV/AC Project (High Speed an

  • First Train for New Driverless Metro unveiled in Taipei

    First Train for New Driverless Metro unveiled in Taipei

    Hitachi Rail Italy and Ansaldo STS today presented at the new Taipei maintenance facility, the first new driverless metro train (see picture) for DORTS (Department of Rapid Transit Systems), the local transport authority of Taipei Municipality (New Taipei City).

  • Hitachi unveils first UK built Intercity Express Train

    Hitachi unveils first UK built Intercity Express Train

    Hitachi Rail Europe (HRE), a global rail specialist with over 100 years of industry expertise, today celebrates the first Intercity Express (IEP) train to be built in the UK at its manufacturing facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.

  • Hitachi Rail Italy awarded Service contracts worth 108 million Euro

    Hitachi Rail Italy awarded Service contracts worth 108 million Euro

    Hitachi Rail Italy has been awarded three Service contracts for a total amount of 108 million Euro. They are for the provision of maintenance of Frecciarossa 1000, Frecciarossa 500 and TSR regional trains. The new contracts include activities of control, monitoring and maintenance through the supply of materials and experienced skilled labour.

  • Hitachi Rail Italy Delivers the Last Tram For Line 2

    Hitachi Rail Italy Delivers the Last Tram For Line 2

    Hitachi Rail Italy has completed the supply for the second line of the urban transport system for the city of Florence and is now going to deliver further 7 trams for Line 3, all within the contractual deadlines.

  • Hitachi Intercity train carrying out digital signalling tests

    Hitachi Intercity trains begin digital signalling tests

    Hitachi’s Intercity trains, bound for passenger service on the Great Western route from 2017, have begun testing digital technology designed to create extra capacity and relieve overcrowding on the country’s rail network.

  • Delhi Metro Rail Corp. Ltd awards Ansaldo STS – ZTE Corp. for Indian contract Noida – Greater Noida Metro project

    Delhi Metro Rail Corp. Ltd awards Ansaldo STS – ZTE Corp. for Indian contract Noida – Greater Noida Metro project


    02 September 2016, 15:30 pm
    DMRC awards Consortium of Ansaldo STS & ZTE Corporation equivalent amount of EUR 38.8 million works for Train Control, Signalling (CBTC) and Telecommunication Systems for Noida-Greater Noida Metro Project.
    The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) has been authorized by Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) to proceed with the implementation of Metro Rail

  • Hull Trains branded Hitachi Inter City train

    Hull Trains to expand fleet with £60 million deal

    Passengers on the East Coast Main Line are to benefit from the arrival of five brand new Inter City trains, following completion today of a £60 million deal between FirstGroup and Hitachi Rail Europe, financed by Angel Trains.

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