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Hitachi Rail helps to complete Milan's M4 metro line

Hitachi Rail helps to complete Milan's M4 metro line

Following an inauguration on 12th October, the South-West quadrant of Milan will now be served by the city’s metro with construction of the final section of the M4, extending to the San Cristoforo terminus, completed by Hitachi Rail.

Etihad Rail and Hitachi Rail contract signing

Hitachi Rail to deliver mobility-as-a-service solution for Etihad Rail

Hitachi Rail will deliver its advanced Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solution for Etihad Rail, a 1,200km railway infrastructure running all the way across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from the Saudi border to Fujairah. The integrated digital solution will provide a single platform for passengers to access Etihad Rail services, from booking tickets to managing their entire journeys and payment.

Etihad Rail and Hitachi Rail contract signing

Hitachi Rail to deploy communication, supervision and cybersecurity systems for first passenger services in the UAE

Hitachi Rail has been awarded the role of master systems integrator for the Etihad Rail Passenger Stations project. The project marks the UAE's first-ever passenger rail service and aims to connect all seven Emirates as part of the larger Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) rail programme that will connect the UAE with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.

Hitachi Rail wins ERCI award for innovation that enables autonomous trams

Hitachi Rail wins ERCI award for innovation that enables autonomous trams

Hitachi Rail’s “Autonomous Tram AI Technologies” has today won the “ERCI Innovation Award 2024” for “Best Large Enterprise”. The business’ state-of-the-art solution is set to transform urban transportation by delivering unparalleled safety, precision, and efficiency for autonomous tram operations.

Hitachi Rail is innovating and delivering transformative 5G digital signalling

Hitachi Rail is innovating and delivering transformative 5G digital signalling

Hitachi Rail’s use of 5G digital signalling capabilities for urban rail, will reduce lifecycle costs, enhance actionable insights from data analytics, and future proof train networks. Replacing legacy radio technologies with 5G for critical train to ground communications is being launched on New York’s Crosstown Line & Hong Kong’s International Airport’s Automatic People Mover.

Public-Private Partnership to Create the Next Generation in Hitachi Rail Battery Technology

Public-Private Partnership to Create the Next Generation in Hitachi Rail Battery Technology

Industry collaboration to create the next generation Hitachi Rail battery for intercity and commuter trains. Continuous improvement on previous Hitachi Rail UK battery technology by being 40% smaller but with an improved energy density of 22% compared to its predecessor.
Hitachi Rail is working with Innovate UK, University of Birmingham and DB ESG to reduce emissions and cost in the railways,

300th Hitachi train delivered for UK passengers

300th Hitachi train delivered for UK passengers

Hitachi has introduced world-leading fleets over the past 15 years, transforming reliability and connectivity across the UK. Hitachi’s investment in maintenance, supply chain and skills contributes over £500 million annually to the UK economy. Over 70% of Hitachi trains in passenger service were built in the North East of England.
Earlier today, Hitachi proudly delivered its 300th train for U

Hitachi Rail technology supports renovation program for level crossings on the Spanish conventional rail network

Hitachi Rail technology supports renovation program for level crossings on the Spanish conventional rail network

Hitachi Rail is implementing its state-of-the-art technology for level crossing protection as part of Adif's plan to renovate more than 1,000 level crossings on the conventional and metric gauge rail network. Railroad digitization increases the regularity and reliability of rail operation improving capacity on the network.
Hitachi Rail is supporting Adif's intensive campaign to renovate the fa

Transport for Wales makes Hitachi its ‘Mobility as a Service’ partner

Transport for Wales makes Hitachi its ‘Mobility as a Service’ partner

Five-year partnership to digitally connect public transport journeys across Wales through a single app. Applying knowledge and experience from Japan’s rail network, Hitachi will create multimodal booking system that includes all public transport, bikes, e-scooters and demand-based solutions. Partnership exemplifies how Hitachi Rail is driving the mobility transition, making sustainable, low carb

Intercity Battery Train Starts Testing in the North of England

Intercity Battery Train Starts Testing in the North of England

The UK’s pioneering intercity battery train began testing on the national rail network earlier this week. This key milestone will see the battery technology trialled on routes between York to Manchester Airport and Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street over the next eight weeks.

Hitachi Rail chooses ROBOZE for its pioneering additive technology for railway spare parts

Hitachi Rail chooses ROBOZE for its pioneering additive technology for railway spare parts

ROBOZE, a global leader in additive manufacturing for high-performance materials, is proud to announce its collaboration with Hitachi Rail, a pioneer in the railway sector. Hitachi Rail has chosen the ROBOZE ARGO 500 solution to operate in its high-tech factory in Naples, in Italy, and its new digital, state-of-the-art rail factory in Washington County, Maryland.

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