Two brand new Hitachi test trains arrived at Teesport (Middlesbrough) after completing a two-month journey from Japan. The five-car trains will form part of Virgin Trains’ new Azuma fleet and will first be used for training on-board crew and drivers. The fleet of 65 Virgin Azuma trains will transform travel and customer experiences when they arrive on the East Coast Main Line from December 2018.
Hitachi Rail Italy today announced that it has signed a contract with Metroselskabet, a partnership of the municipality of Copenhagen, the Danish Government and the city of Frederiksberg, for the supply of eight driverless trains for the M1/M2 lines of the Copenhagen Metro. The contract was signed on 7th March and has a value of approximately EUR 50 million.
Next generation Intercity Express train arrives at Inverness depot for testing for the first time, ahead of trains carrying Scottish passengers later this year Passengers will benefit from more reliable services with the introduction of modern trains and the £5 million invested by Hitachi Rail in the depot as part of the government-led Intercity Express Programme. Modern trains will offer more
First Intercity Express Trains leave factory in Italy before travelling across Europe
The trains use parts supplied by businesses in South West of England
Passengers will benefit from more seats, more space and quicker journeys
New Intercity Express Trains manufactured in Italy for GWR’s Devon and Cornwall route (via Reading and Wiltshire) are to begin a rare journey across Europe.
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27 December 2017, 20:15 pm
Ansaldo STS involved in the High Speed Verona Padova project and new signalling contract from RFI
Ansaldo STS (STS.MI), following the recent CIPE resolution concerning the approval of the definitive project for the Verona-Vicenza junction, the first functional section of the Verona-Padova High Speed line, communicates its involvement in the project executi
TransPennine Express customers are a step closer to experiencing brand new, high quality trains as Hitachi begins work an intercity fleet to start service in 2019. Production work has begun on two test trains in Japan which will arrive in the UK in 2018. The modern Japanese bullet train inspired fleet is being built by Hitachi and financed by Angel Trains.
Virgin’s state-of-the-art Azuma train made its inaugural visit to the Highlands as preparations to transform cross-border rail services gather pace.
For the first time since the Metrorail system opened its doors to passengers back in 1984, the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) placed its first new train into service today – ushering in a new era of modern, high tech trains manufactured by Hitachi Rail Italy that will improve both service reliability and overall riding experience.
The first of a seventy strong fleet of fully fitted electric trains is set to arrive in Scotland later this week as passenger service moves another step closer.
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20 November 2017, 14:15 pm
Fully autonomous freight rail trial success
A recognised global leader in driverless technology for metro, rail solutions company Ansaldo STS has now proven its expertise in autonomous heavy freight rail, following Rio Tinto’s recent successful trial of Australia’s first fully autonomous heavy haul train journey.
Through the development and applicat
Today (Friday 10th November) the rail industry and politicians are gathering in Kent to celebrate ten years since Hitachi opened its high speed train depot. The event includes a speech by Damian Green MP for Ashford and the presentation of the statue crafted by local artist, Joel Tarr.
HS2 Ltd today revealed that Hitachi Rail Europe has been shortlisted to deliver Britain’s next generation of state-of-the-art high speed trains, which will carry tens of thousands of people every day across the UK’s new high speed network and beyond.
HS2 Ltd said: “Operating at speeds of up to 225mph (360kph), the new fleet will deliver unparalleled levels of reliability, speed and comfort as w
