Hitachi Rail gibt heute den Abschluss der Übernahme des Geschäftsbereichs Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) von Thales im Wert von 1,66 Mrd. Euro bekannt. Damit erweitert Hitachi Rail seine weltweite Präsenz auf 51 Länder und erwirtschaftet den Großteil seines Umsatzes nun im Bereich der margenstärkeren Signalanlagen und -systeme.
Hitachi Rail announced today the completion of its €1,660m acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) business, expanding its global presence to 51 countries with the majority of its revenues now coming from higher-return signalling and systems.
First-ever trial in the UK to replace a diesel engine with a battery on an intercity train is underway.
Pioneering collaboration between Angel Trains, TransPennine Express, Turntide Technologies and Hitachi Rail.
Hitachi Rail has built a battery using the North East supply chain, with one battery unit predicted to reduce emissions and fuel costs by as much as 30%.
Testing of the UK’s firs
Over half of Americans back reducing or eliminating short-haul flights where high speed rail alternatives exist according to a global survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail. The findings, unveiled as Hitachi Rail participates in America’s annual High Speed Rail conference in Washington, D.C. underlines a growing appetite to travel by long-distance rail as opposed to flying or driving.
Over nine in ten (93%) back investing in public transport in Dubai, according to a new international survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail.
A globally chart topping 85% of Singaporeans use public transport for their commute, with 83% finding it convenient, according to a new international survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail.
Hitachi Rail has unveiled its first long-distance hybrid battery train which will help to cut carbon emissions by 83% when it enters service later this year.
Four in five San Franciscans back investing in public transport over driving, according to a new global survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail. In a boost for green travel in San Francisco, its citizens also believe that their public transport system is more convenient than driving, and with greater ability to avoid overcrowding, almost three-quarters would use it more.
Torontonians overwhelmingly (80%) back investing in public transport over driving, according to a new global survey commissioned by Hitachi Rail. In a win for sustainable travel in their city, Torontonians also believe their public transport system is more convenient than driving, and almost one-third (30%) expect to use the train more in the next five years.
New global study, commissioned by Hitachi Rail, finds 69% of Washingtonians support investing in public transit over driving in their city
Over half (53%) see public transit as more convenient than driving
Two-thirds of Washingtonians would use public transit more if it offered a faster journey time or avoided overcrowding.
Over two-thirds of Washingtonians support investing in public trans
Two-thirds (64%) of people around the world back banning air travel where high speed rail alternatives exist, according to a major report commissioned by Hitachi Rail.
Hitachi Rail’s new 8000 series rail cars for Metro will be showcased on the National Mall in Washington, DC, during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The all-electric vehicles feature modern upgrades to enhance passenger experience. The fleet of the initial 256 railcars will be completed at Hitachi Rail's new factory in Hagerstown, Maryland.
