Latest Hitachi Rail News
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Malaysia: Hitachi Rail Signs MoU with Prasarana
Hitachi Rail has announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysian public transport operator, Prasarana.
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First ARGOS Digital Interlocking System Commissioned in France
The first ARGOS Digital Interlocking System has been commissioned on SNCF Réseau's French rail network by a consortium led by Hitachi Rail.
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Hitachi Rail Provides Update on Romanian Railway Modernisation Project
Hitachi Rail has announced that the first phase of modernisation of the Romanian Ghioroc–Barzava railway line is nearing completion.
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Steam Locomotive Operates with Digital Signalling in Industry First
A steam locomotive has successfully run using Hitachi Rail’s European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling technology.
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Hitachi Rail Gains Contract Extension to Maintain Class 385 Fleet in Scotland
Hitachi Rail has secured a seven-year extension to its maintenance contract for ScotRail’s Class 385 electric train fleet.
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Arriva Group Invests in Hitachi Rail Tri-Mode Train Fleet
Arriva Group is investing 300 million GBP in a new fleet of tri-mode battery-hybrid trains from Hitachi Rail.
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Hitachi Rail Presents HMAX Platform at NVIDIA GTC 2025
Hitachi Rail has presented its HMAX solution at the annual NVIDIA GTC, taking place in San Jose from 17 to 21 March 2025.
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Hitachi Rail to Upgrade Paris Metro Line 12 with Digital Signalling
Hitachi Rail has secured a contract to implement its CBTC digital signalling technology on Paris Metro Line 12.
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Hitachi Rail to Upgrade Systems on Lisbon’s Cascais Line
Hitachi Rail has been contracted to upgrade telecommunications and passenger information systems on the Cascais Line in Lisbon, Portugal.
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UK: Hitachi Rail Commercialises New AI Rail Maintenance Technology
Hitachi Rail, alongside partners Connected Places Catapult, have announced the commercialisation of a new AI rail maintenance technology.
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Hitachi Rail to Acquire Omnicom for Digital Asset Management
Hitachi Rail has announced an agreement to acquire Omnicom, a digital rail monitoring business currently owned by Balfour Beatty.
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Vietnam: Hitachi Completes Turnkey Rail Solution in Ho Chi Minh City
Hitachi has delivered a complete electrical and mechanical system for Ho Chi Minh City’s first urban railway, Line 1.
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Hitachi Rail Delivers Digital Signalling for Turkey’s High-Speed Rail Network
Hitachi Rail has delivered new digital signalling and telecommunications systems on key sections of Turkey’s high-speed rail network.
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UK: Hitachi Rail to Supply 14 New Trains for Open Access Services
Hitachi Rail has signed an agreement with FirstGroup and Angel Trains to lease 14 five-car trains for open access rail services in the UK.
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Southeastern and Hitachi Rail Sign Maintenance Deal for Javelin Trains
Southeastern and Hitachi Rail have signed a new maintenance contract for the Class 395 ‘Javelin’ trains, which extends until at least 2027.
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Hitachi Rail Delivers Greece's First Driverless Metro
Hitachi Rail has launched Greece’s first driverless metro system, introducing advanced technology in Thessaloniki.