Tags: Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail named Top Employer in Greater Toronto for sixth straight year

Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition, the definitive annual list of the country’s best workplaces, named Hitachi Rail as Greater Toronto’s Top Employer. Hitachi Rail has secured this recognition for the past six years. Hitachi Rail is a research and technology leader with over 1,100 employees across Canada, specializing in world leading rail signalling technology in […]

Hitachi Rail invests C$100M+ in next gen urban rail signalling technology

Hitachi Rail partners with Invest Ontario to develop next generation of urban rail signalling technology in Toronto C$100m investment to create cutting-edge Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) product for urban rail operators in Canada and globally R&D program to integrate AI and 5G tech in new SelTracTM solution, creating 100 new high skilled jobs and growing […]

Hitachi Rail reinforces ETCS market leadership in Thailand with the award of two new projects

Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to upgrade two major railway infrastructure projects in Thailand with European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling, delivering enhanced speed, reliability and safety. Hitachi Rail’s ETCS Level 1 system will be installed trackside on the Northeast Line from Nong Waeng Rai to Nong Phok and on the North […]

‘UK-First’ Intercity Battery Trial Exceeds Expectations

Intercity battery train completes testing in the north of England, demonstrating superior performance and cost-effectiveness compared to diesel engines. Trial confirms single battery technology can reduce fuels costs between 35%-50% and enter and leave stations in zero-emission mode. Ahead of Railway 200 celebration, this new UK rail innovation is ready to reduce cost and emissions […]

Hitachi Rail expands its successful partnership with CFL to deliver digital signalling in Luxembourg

Hitachi Rail has signed a framework agreement with Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois (CFL), for the design and delivery of digital signalling of Bettembourg and Dudelange stations on the Luxembourg railway network. This agreement with the national railway company of Luxembourg is the latest milestone in a long-term partnership with Hitachi Rail focused […]

Hitachi Rail Unveils the ‘HMAX’ AI Solution, Accelerated by NVIDIA, to Optimize Trains, Signaling and Infrastructure

Hitachi Rail’s ‘HMAX’ suite offers digital asset management solutions for the entire rail ecosystem – trains, signaling and infrastructure – and is being pioneered with transport operators globally Collaboration with NVIDIA means Hitachi Rail’s digital solutions will be powered by the NVIDIA IGX industrial-grade, enterprise-ready edge AI platform, providing powerful AI computing on every asset […]

Hitachi Rail acquires Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems for €1,660m

Business stands ready to drive sustainable global mobility transition Acquisition, completed 31 May, sees Hitachi Rail expand its global presence to 51 countries with the majority of its revenues now coming from signalling and systems Combined business’ revenues €7.3bn in FY23 (pro-forma) achieve Hitachi Rail’s longstanding target to surpass ¥1 trillion annually Deal aligns with […]

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

8000 series rail vehicles completed in Hitachi Rail’s New Hagerstown factory will be the first displayed on the National Mall since 1968 Hitachi Rail’s new 8000 series rail cars for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) will be displayed on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. – a short distance away from major sites, […]

Hitachi Rail to deliver new generation trains for Naples Metro Line 6 in €200m deal

The order will be carried out at Hitachi rail’s factories in Naples and Pistoia. Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to supply new generation trains for Naples Metro Line 6 by the Municipality of Naples. The €200 million contract will see Hitachi Rail manufacturer 22 trains for the line. Measuring a total length of […]

Hitachi Rail completes first dynamic testing of its Digital Interlocking signalling system on Paris-Lyon High Speed Line

Hitachi Rail achieves key milestone in France in rolling out its next-generation interlocking signalling on Europe’s busiest high-speed line between Paris-Lyon. Hitachi Rail’s new SEI+ digital interlocking system has successfully completed its first dynamic testing and will replace current legacy technology. Hitachi Rail is helping to transform a smarter, more sustainable rail network across Europe. […]