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1 July 2024 20:00

Hitachi Rail celebrates the first anniversary of Skyline in Honolulu, transforming transportation on Oahu

Skyline – the US’ first urban autonomous transit system celebrates one year of revenue service Successful first year sees service achieve a 99.2% on-time performance rating Segment Two development underway for the continuation of sustainable transit systems on the island of Oahu
Hitachi Rail – in coordination with the City and County of Honolulu, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportatio

Hitachi Rail's commemorative design for the "Fleet of the Future Expo" and National Cherry Blossom Festival

5 March 2024 20:38

Hitachi Rail Vehicles to be Featured at the ‘Fleet of the Future Expo’ on the National Mall

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.

29 September 2023 07:00

Hitachi Rail Unveils New Digital Product Suite at 2023 RSSI C&S Exhibition

Hitachi Rail is launching new innovations and product improvements at the upcoming 2023 Railway Systems Supplies, Inc. (RSSI) Communication & Signaling (C&S) exhibition in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 1st - October 4th.

24 August 2023 05:30

Hitachi Group Donates $100,000 to Support Those Affected by Maui Fires

Hitachi Group extends its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the Maui Wildfires.
Today, Hitachi Group announced that it is donating $100,000 to support the people and rebuilding of Maui communities.
A donation of $80,000 has been designated to the Japanese Red Cross Society, and an additional donation of $20,000 has been made to the Aloha United Way to their Maui Fire Relief Fund.

CGI of the Final Design for the New Maryland Factory

18 October 2022 05:01

Hitachi Rail reveals Final Designs for new Maryland Train Factory

Today, Hitachi Rail revealed the final designs and images for its new $70M train factory and 800-yard test track, built on a 41-acre site located in Washington County, Maryland.

Hitachi Rail's products help railroads across America to optimize and run more efficiently

13 May 2022 14:01

Hitachi Rail announces new digital rail products at 2022 RSSI C&S Exhibition

New suite of digital products to be unveiled by Hitachi Rail at leading rail conference, including PTC Onboard System, Railcar Telematics product line and enhancements towards an Intelligent Wayside Industry leading products will allow railroads to optimize and improve efficiency to maximize their investment for the long-term Unveiling of new products in line with Hitachi Rail’s broader strateg

Example of the sensors included in Hitachi Rail & IMT's fully digital freight monitoring services

13 January 2022 08:00

Hitachi Rail partners exclusively with Intermodal Telematics to offer a digital solution to improve rail freight efficiency and safety

Exclusive Intermodal Telematics partnership establishes Hitachi’s full digital freight monitoring service The Netherlands based company is the market leader in the development of monitoring sensors and telematic solutions for freight railcars and containers Partnership will complement Hitachi’s acquisition of Perpetuum, enabling it to monitor freight wagons and cargo in a complete fashion in rea

21 September 2021 16:26

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 Rail plans to add U.S. skilled trades' jobs to tackle assembly of the 8000-series railcars for Metro. The initial pilot vehicles are expected to be delivered in 2024.

17 March 2021 13:42

Hitachi Rail Awarded up to $2.2 Billion Contract with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for 8000-series Railcars

Hitachi Rail awarded up to $2.2 billion contract with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for 8000-series trains. Hitachi will manufacture the carbody structure, perform the equipment installation and will do the final assembly in the region, creating new U.S. skilled trades' jobs. The initial pilot vehicles for @WMATA are expected to be delivered in 2024. www.hitachirail.com/careers

27 November 2020 15:33

Hitachi Rail Invests in Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Signs as Technology Provider

Hitachi Rail and HyperloopTT partner in developing cutting edge technology for signalling traffic management and control systems

Hitachi Rail’s ERTMS signaling technology will be integrated with HyperloopTT systems to manage and automate hyperloop capsules traveling at speeds up to 760 MPH (1200 KMH)
December 8, 2020 – Hitachi Rail today announced a technology partnership with Hyperloop

San Francisco Bay, Northern California: HItachi Rai's CBTC system project for BART will be one of the most extensive signaling projects in the United States.

1 October 2020 15:56

Hitachi Rail’s $798m Digital Train Control Upgrade for BART to Increase Capacity between San Francisco and Oakland by 30%

BART selects Hitachi's CBTC train control technology for increased capacity between San Francisco and Oakland A key pillar of BART’s comprehensive USD $3.5b Transbay Corridor Core Capacity Project, Hitachi Rail’s CBTC system will enable BART to meet the projected demand of 30,000+ Transbay passengers per hour at peak and includes options that could extend the system to Silicon Valley.

5 July 2016 10:00

Ansaldo STS Awarded LIRR signalling contract in USA

Genoa, July 5th 2016
Ansaldo STS awarded 42 million USD contract to design and build a new signalling system for LIRR
Ansaldo STS was awarded a 42 million USD contract from Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to design and build a new signalling system using computer-based train control.
The scope of the contract for Ansaldo STS will include the supply of its MicroLok® II Multi-Purpose ways

5 January 2016 10:00

Ansaldo STS Awarded LA West Side Extension

Genoa, January 5th 2016
Ansaldo STS awarded 31.5 million USD contract for new Signalling and Train Control system for LACMTA
Ansaldo STS (ASTS) - on December 31st 2015 - was awarded a 31.5 million USD contract to design, furnish, test and commission a Signalling and Train Control (S&TC) system for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) West Side Subwa

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