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  • High capacity, double deck Caravaggio trains being built by Hitachi Rail

    FERROVIENORD and Hitachi Rail sign contract for 50 high capacity trains

    The Lombardy Region Plan will deliver 131 “Caravaggio” trains in total
    Milan – FERROVIENORD and Hitachi Rail STS SpA signed the third supply contract for 50 high capacity “Caravaggio” regional trains for the amount of 451,850,000 euros, within the 2018 Framework Agreement.

    40 trains are in long configuration (5 cars) and 10 in short configuration (4 cars). With previous contracts other 5

  • Hitachi Rail is cutting carbon at facilities used to build and maintain all-electric trains, like the Lumo fleet

    Hitachi Rail cuts carbon emissions by 30.5% in 2020-21

    Major cut in the global transport leader’s emissions driven by improved energy management activities and higher use of renewable energy Reduction in emissions achieved even after COVID-19 impacts are accounted for More than doubles progress from 2019-20, which saw 14.2% cut in total CO2 equivalent emissions Future reductions to come from solar PV at facilities, further

  • N700S Shinkansen bullet train operated by the Central Japan Railway Company has won a Good Design Award

    Three Hitachi Rail trains win Japan’s prestigious Good Design Award

    Award recognises quality of design used on three different Hitachi fleets: JR Central’s N700S Shinkansen bullet trains, the Tokyo Metro and Taiwan’s Intercity services Good Design Award is Japan’s leading design award, focused on recognising excellent designs that facilitate industrial development and enriching lives Award-winning trains praised as fast, comfortable, and environmentally friendl

  • First Lumo service leaves London

    First Lumo service leaves London

    Brand new London-Edinburgh service starts ahead of COP26 100% electric fleet is six times greener than making the same journey by plane Entire Lumo fleet built at Hitachi Rail’s UK factory
    Lumo, FirstGroup’s new 100% electric, affordable rail service, will travel from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh for the first time today [21 October] as it celebrates its inaugural service.

  • ILSA's ETR1000 trains that will maintained by Hitachi Rail in Madrid

    ILSA awards Hitachi Rail a EUR 737 million contract for the maintenance of its new train fleet

    The two companies sign a 30-year agreement for the maintenance of Ilsa’s 20 ETR 1000s. The maintenance will be carried out in Madrid maintenance facility, and will create around over 75 jobs.
    October 21, 2021 – ILSA, Spain’s leading private high-speed rail operator, has awarded Hitachi Rail España with the maintenance of its fleet, comprising 20 new ETR 1000 trains, through a EUR 737 million

  • Hitachi Rail awarded contract to design digital signalling solution to improve reliability and safety for Gloucester area

    Hitachi Rail awarded contract to design digital signalling solution to improve reliability and safety for Gloucester area

    Hitachi Rail and Linbrooke have been awarded a contract by Network Rail to design state-of-the art digital signalling technology specifically for the Gloucester area. The Hitachi Rail signalling solution will be a significant upgrade and will enable Network Rail to respond more effectively to any issues or incidents, reducing passenger disruption and improving management of rail traffic.

  • Hitachi Rail launches innovations to improve reliability, safety and performance of America’s rail network

    Hitachi Rail launches innovations to improve reliability, safety and performance of America’s rail network

    Hitachi Rail launches new innovations and products to improve reliability, safety and performance of America’s railroad at RSSI’s Communication & Signal (C&S) Exhibition. Investment in technology and solution expands company’s offer to rail customers. North American transportation market represents key priority for Hitachi Rail – with technology solutions spanning freight, passenger, and

  • Hitachi Sets New Target to Contribute to a Net Zero Society

    Hitachi Sets New Target to Contribute to a Net Zero Society

    Company will Achieve Carbon Neutrality throughout its Value Chain by FY2050
    Tokyo, September 13, 2021 – Today Hitachi (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) has underlined its commitment to address climate change by strengthening its own climate target to contribute to a Net Zero society by achieving carbon neutrality through its entire value chain including production, procurement and the use of products and

  • Hitachi Rail renews its commitment to promote STEM in UK Primary schools

    Hitachi Rail renews its commitment to promote STEM in UK Primary schools

    Hitachi Rail continues partnership with Primary Engineer, which has already promoted STEM to 18,000 children at 150 schools The Primary Engineer Rail Project will be taught in primary schools near Hitachi facilities across the UK, including Ashford, Doncaster, Bristol, Newton Aycliffe, Glasgow and Edinburgh Project aims to inspire next generation of UK’s engineers
    Hitachi Rail has recently c

  • Hitachi Rail expects to drive growth in its signalling and turnkey business, like the autonomous metro system it supplied in Copenhagen

    Hitachi Rail enters agreement to acquire Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems business

    TOKYO / LONDON, 4 August 2021 – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”). Hitachi Rail today agreed to acquire Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems business (the “Business” or “GTS”) for an enterprise value of €1,660 m (~¥215 bn). The final purchase price will be determined after customary adjustments typical for a transaction of this nature. The acquisition is expected to close in late FY2022[1], su

  • Genoa starts trial of Hitachi Rail congestion monitoring system on AMT buses

    Genoa starts trial of Hitachi Rail congestion monitoring system on AMT buses

    Hitachi Rail delivers web platform and application which allows AMT to monitor congestion on its services
    Italy, 9th June 2021 – AMT and Hitachi Rail are delighted to announce that both companies launched the trial of a congestion monitoring system on city buses in Genoa to ease mobility across the city.
    This state-of-the-art system provides live and up to date information on congestion

  • Hitachi Rail boosts maintenance offer as it completes acquisition of digital tech firm Perpetuum

    Hitachi Rail boosts maintenance offer as it completes acquisition of digital tech firm Perpetuum

    Investment in UK’s Perpetuum enhances Hitachi Rail’s digital train maintenance, using pioneering data analytics to help customers to improve the safety, availability and reliability of their fleets The solution increases the safe lifespan of parts, significantly reducing industrial waste and helps meet Hitachi’s UN Sustainability commitments As part of Hitachi Rail’s offering as a full service p

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