Next generation of battery train technology coming thanks to new partnership
A new battery pack is to be created thanks to a new partnership led by Hitachi Rail. The new battery pack is said to be…
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Hitachi rolls out its 300th train for UK railways
On 13th September, a Class 807 for Avanti West Coast built by Hitachi became the 300th train that the company has built for the UK railway network.
Battery train begins testing ahead of trials in Yorkshire
Testing of battery trains is to begin soon between York and Manchester Airport and Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street.
Hanoi Metro Line 3 starts passenger service
The new elevated section of Metro Line 3 in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has entered revenue service.
Yorkshire train cleaners go on strike
The RMT Union says that its members, who are cleaners at Hitachi Rail in Doncaster, are on strike today after rejecting the latest pay offer.
HS2 invites suppliers to tender for train dispatch systems
Three companies have been invited by HS2 to tender for a major contract to provide and maintain station control systems that will give trains approval…
AI to be used in vegetation trial on East Coast Main Line
In a project on the East Coast Main Line, Network Rail is trialling automatic detection of hazards such as overhanging trees, leaves, and subsidence.
Hitachi helps deliver Naples’ new Metro line
Passenger train services have begun on the new 'Line 6' Metro in Naples, which is using signalling from Hitachi as well as new rolling stock in the fu…
Video: Award for East Midlands Railway documentary
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has won an international award for a documentary about the construction of its new Aurora Intercity fleet.
Hitachi completes €1.6bn Thales acquisition
Hitachi Rail has completed a €1,660m acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems to expand its global presence to 51 countries.