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20 April 2018 08:20

First of Nova 1, bullet train inspired fleet leaves Japan on its way to transform journeys in the North and Scotland

The first test train for TransPennine Express’s futuristic Nova 1 fleet begins its journey to the UK from Japan 19 new five carriage trains harnessing Japanese bullet train technology to enter service in 2019 TransPennine Express is introducing three fleets of new trains. Together, these will provide 13 million more seats per year
The first of TransPennine Express’s new Nova 1 trains lef

19 April 2018 13:31

Rock: the New Trenitalia Regional Train leaves Hitachi Rail factory of Pistoia

The first train begins technical tests for homologation Commercial service is due to start in spring 2019 First deliveries: 39 trains to Emilia–Romagna, 47 to Veneto, 28 to Liguria, 4 to Tuscany

20 March 2018 07:00

New Azuma trains arrive at UK port ahead of passenger services starting later this year

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.

Copenhagen Metro, rendering of interiors

13 March 2018 09:14

Hitachi Rail Italy awarded EUR 50 million contract to supply eight new driverless trains for M1/M2 lines of Copenhagen Metro, Denmark

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.

Intercity Express train at Inverness depot

2 March 2018 12:16

New Intercity Express trains arrives in Inverness

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

9 February 2018 12:00

New trains for GWR’s Devon and Cornwall route embark from Tuscany on pan-European journey

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 08:00

Ansaldo STS involved in the High Speed Verona Padova project

Genoa
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

Hitachi building new intercity train for TransPennine Express

19 December 2017 10:00

Work begins on new futuristic train fleet for TransPennine Express

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.

18 December 2017 09:30

Virgin Azuma train debuts in Highlands

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.

30 November 2017 13:00

The Department of Transportation and Public Works places its first new Metrorail train in more than 30 years into service

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.

20 November 2017 15:00

Transport Minister drives ahead with first fully fitted new electric train

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.

20 November 2017 08:00

Ansaldo STS technology and delivery capability key to Rio Tinto

Genoa
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

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