Latest Hitachi Rail News
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InnoTrans 2024: Hitachi Rail Launches HMAX AI Solution
At InnoTrans 2024, Hitachi Rail has unveiled its new AI-powered digital asset management platform, HMAX in collaboration with NVIDIA.
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InnoTrans IN PICTURES: The Frecciarossa 1000
A look at the interior of the Frecciarossa 1000, Italy's high-speed train now in operation in Spain and France as well.
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Hitachi Rail to Integrate 5G Digital Signalling on Urban Rail Lines
Hitachi Rail will integrate CBTC digital signalling with 5G communications technology on urban rail lines in New York and Hong Kong.
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Hitachi Rail to Support Dual-Track Expansion in Slovenia
In Slovenia, Hitachi Rail is equipping a new second track between Koper and Divača with its advanced ETCS Level 1 trackside solution.
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Hitachi Rail Develops Next-Generation Battery Technology
Hitachi Rail is leading a new public-private partnership to develop next-generation battery technology for intercity and commuter trains.
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Hitachi Rail Delivers 300th UK Passenger Train
Hitachi Rail has delivered its 300th train for UK passengers with the latest Class 807 for Avanti West Coast.
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€800 Million Contract to Renovate Cairo Metro Line 1
The Egyptian National Authority for Tunnels has contracted Colas Rail, Orascom, and Hitachi Rail to renovate the Cairo metro line 1.
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Hitachi Rail Tests Intercity Battery Train on UK Rail Network
TransPennine Express, Angel Trains, and Hitachi Rail are testing an intercity battery-powered train on the UK's national rail network.
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Hitachi Rail to Leverage ROBOZE 3D Printing for Spare Parts
Hitachi Rail has partnered with ROBOZE to improve the production of railway spare parts with 3D printing technology.
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Hitachi Rail to Supply Battery-Powered Trams in Florence
In Florence, Hitachi Rail has been contracted to supply 46 battery-powered trams and the necessary digital signalling to operate them.
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US: Hitachi Rail to Supply New SEPTA Train Fleet
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has contracted Hitachi Rail to supply new trains on the Market-Frankford Line…
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Network Rail Pilots Automated Hazard Detection on East Coast Main Line
Network Rail and Hitachi Rail are piloting automated monitoring technology to detect potential hazards on the East Coast Main Line.
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Italy: Metro Line 6 Opens in Naples
The City of Naples has commenced passenger service on Metro Line 6, which will use Hitachi Rail’s digital signalling and rolling stock.
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Germany: Hitachi Rail Installs Digital Interlocking at Meitingen-Mertingen
Hitachi Rail has completed the installation of its digital interlocking (DSTW) technology at Meitingen-Mertingen.
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Hitachi Rail Installs ETCS L2 Trial Track in Finland
Hitachi Rail has successfully installed an ETCS Level 2 trial track on the Kouvola-Kotka/Hamina line in Finland.
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Hitachi Rail Acquires Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems
Hitachi Rail has officially acquired Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems for a price of 1.66 billion EUR.
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Hitachi Rail Retrofits TransPennine Express Train with Battery Technology
With Angel Trains and Turntide Technologies, Hitachi Rail has retrofitted battery technology on a TransPennine Express train.
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Hitachi Rail Unveils Long-Distance Hybrid Battery Train
Hitachi Rail and Trenitalia have unveiled the long-distance version of Europe’s first hybrid battery-powered train.
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Washington Metro to Present New Hitachi 8000 Series Rail Cars
At a preview event, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is displaying its 8000 series rail cars manufactured by Hitachi Rail.…
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Italy: Hitachi Rail to Supply 22 Metro Trains in Naples
Hitachi Rail has gained a new contract from the Municipality of Naples to supply 22 new-generation trains for Naples Metro Line 6.
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Hitachi Rail Completes First Dynamic Testing of Its Digital Interlocking Signalling System on Paris-Lyon HSR Line
Hitachi Rail, in collaboration with SNCF Reseau, has completed the first dynamic test of its new signalling system for the Paris-Lyon line.
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Hitachi Rail Develops First Declaration to Track Social Impacts of Its Trains
Hitachi Rail has become the first rolling stock manufacturer that can track the social impacts of its products throughout their life cycle.
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Trenitalia Orders 30 ETR1000 High-Speed Trains from Hitachi
Hitachi Rail has been contracted to supply 30 ETR1000 trains to Trenitalia for use on the Italian high-speed network.
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Australia: Hitachi Rail Upgrades AutoHaul™ Interlocking System
Hitachi Rail is upgrading the interlocking system for Rio Tinto’s autonomous heavy haul rail network, AutoHaul™ in Western Australia.