The Kalamaria extension of the Thessaloniki metro officially entered service yesterday, marking the next phase in the expansion of Greece’s first fully automated, driverless metro network and providing improved connectivity for residents and visitors across the greater Thessaloniki area. The 4.8 km underground extension branches from the existing metro line at 25 Martiou and adds […]
With the reopening of the Hamburg–Berlin line last Sunday, one of Germany’s most important rail connections has gained significantly in performance and reliability. The comprehensive modernisation strengthens a key corridor for both passenger and freight transport – and with it, the competitiveness of rail in both a national and European context. As a technology partner […]
Hitachi Rail will contribute to the development of signaling and telecommunications railway systems for the new Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo passenger corridor, a strategic project that strengthens its presence in Mexico and consolidates its role in the modernization of the country’s railway infrastructure. The new line will cover approximately 396 kilometers, connecting Derramadero (Saltillo), Monterrey, and Nuevo […]
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a long-term service support (LTSS) contract to manage obsolescence treatment for the North East Line (NEL) Integrated Supervision Control System (ISCS). The LTSS will commence in 2026 and will support the continued reliability of the NEL’s control system. Hitachi Rail has been a long-term trusted partner to SBS Transit Rail […]
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a NTD 1,361,000,000 (aprox €37 million) contract for the replacement of the existing EMU500 ATP System Equipment, by Taiwan Railways Corporation, Ltd. This significant project underscores Hitachi Rail’s expertise in advanced rail signaling systems. Hitachi Rail has a proven track record of delivering cutting-edge rail solutions in Taiwan, powering the […]
The new STM will strengthen supply chain resilience, support ERTMS migration and expand interoperable rail operations across Portugal. New Specific Transmission Module (STM) will support the phased migration of Portugal’s rail network from the national automatic train protection system to ETCS Level 2, in line with the country’s implementation roadmap. During the transition phase, trains […]
Mariella Guerricchio, Hitachi Rail’s Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, speaking at the NVIDIA event Company’s advanced digital solutions, including its HMAX for Rail suite which leverages NVIDIA computing, are helping to optimize public transport assets and support growing passenger demand. Hitachi Rail yesterday outlined its vision for scalable, industrial autonomy at NVIDIA GTC. Joining […]
Hitachi Rail are celebrating 10 years of Scottish operations, with its British-built trains and digital maintenance, increasing reliability and modal shift, while also reducing carbon emissions by 82%. As part of ‘Team Scotland’ Hitachi Rail has been developing new solutions to both improve resilience and help decarbonise the railways. Hitachi Rail is sponsoring Rail […]
Hitachi Rail has signed a framework agreement with SBB to deliver its’ advanced digital signalling technology across the Swiss railway network as part of a wider program worth approximately €1.5bn. The landmark project will result in approximately 80 percent of the existing interlocking systems being replaced over the next 20 years. Interlocking technology prevents conflicting […]
On December 11, 1985, Vancouver’s SkyTrain opened as the world’s first fully automated, driverless metro The SkyTrain uses Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) technology SelTrac™, which was developed in Canada and pioneered by Hitachi Rail. Hitachi Rail is celebrating 40 years since the successful deployment of its SelTracTM signalling technology on the Vancouver SkyTrain. On December […]
