Hitachi will supply bi-mode trains to Avanti West Coast
Hitachi Rail has been chosen as a rolling stock supplier for new UK railway operator Avanti West Coast. The manufacturer will deliver 13 bi-mode and 10 electric trains. They will be introduced on the UK...Read more
TransPennine Express introduces Nova trains
British train operator TransPennine Express has officially introduced 44 Nova trains. The new fleet allows the operator to increase capacity by 80 per cent, launch new connections and improve its service. To this end, TransPennine...Read more
Fully automated metros run in six EU countries
Most of the EU Members have at least one metro system. However, only six of them operate automated metro systems (GoA4). The largest number of unmanned networks are located in France and Italy. Together, they...Read more
Hitachi unveils concept of train station of future
Japanese technology company Hitachi Rail has unveiled its own vision of how train stations will look in the future. The concept is focused on introducing robots and digital solutions to serve passengers and implementing environmentally-friendly...Read more
Trenitalia seeks supplier for 250 electric trains
Italy’s state-owned rail operator Trenitalia has launched the procurement process for the purchase of 250 electric multiple units. The overall cost of the trains is circa 2.7 billion Euros. 250 single-deck vehicles will be used...Read more
Trenitalia orders more Frecciarossa high-speed trains
Italy’s national rail operator Trenitalia has ordered additional 14 Frecciarossa 1000 high-speed trains. The entire batch is valued at 575 million Euros. The order will be fulfilled by Hitachi Rail and Bombardier Transportation. The Frecciarossa (Red...Read moreBi-mode Azuma train debuts in Yorkshire
British train operating company London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has entered into regular service the Hitachi-built Azuma trainset. On 15 May the nine-car bi-mode vehicle travelled from London King’s Cross station to Leeds, Yorkshire. It...Read more
Stadler supplies automated train for Glasgow Subway
Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Rail has delivered a brand new four-car metro train to Glasgow. Two other trainsets will be supplied by the end of the summer. These trains will become the first autonomous...Read more
Testing begins for TransPennine Express’ Nova 1 fleet
Tests for TransPennine Express’ Nova 1 fleet, which is being built by Hitachi Rail Europe, have begun this week. It is being tested on Britain’s East Coast Main Line that runs between Doncaster and Darlington....Read more