Hitachi to Build New Intercity Trains for Avanti West Coast
Hitachi is to build 23 new intercity trains for the new Avanti West Coast franchise which First Trenitalia will begin operating on 8 December.
Hull Trains Receives First Hitachi Class 802 ‘Paragon&...
Hull Trains has received the first of its five Class 802 'Paragon' trains from Hitachi. They will enter service over time, all by early 2020.
Abellio Takes Over East Midlands Franchise
Operating as East Midlands Railway, Abellio has taken over the East Midlands franchise, which it will run for eight years, until 2027.
Industry Insider Week 31 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 31: Alstom supply 10 additonal Coradia trains to various French regions, launch the Citadis and more.
FirstCLass Upgrades LNER /Hitachi’s Depot Safety
FirstClass Safety and Control have been working with the LNER Hitachi Craigentinny Depot, Edinburgh to upgrade their Depot Protection System.
Bombardier and Hitachi Reveal Proposed HS2 Train Design
Bombardier and Hitachi have unveiled the first image of their proposed HS2 train design. They will submit their bid to HS2 Ltd today.
Trenitalia to Get 14 New ETR1000 Very High-Speed Trains
A Hitachi-Bombardier partnership is to design and manufacture 14 ETR1000 trains for Trenitalia, adding to the 50 the Italian TOC operates.
Industry Insider Week 20 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 20: highlights of Railtex 2019 with Siemens showcasing its Velaro Novo and Alstom its hydrogen Breeze.