Topic: Hitachi-rail

Bi-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

16-05-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Stadler train for Glasgow Subway, source: Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)

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

10-05-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

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

26-07-2018|Comment|author: Carlijn Kruidhof

Hitachi and Bombardier submit joint offer for HS2 train contract

Bombardier and Hitachi to submit joint bid for train contract HS2

Bombardier and Hitachi have announced to submit a joint bid for building high-speed trains for the new British high-speed line HS2. The companies employ over 5,000 people in Britain. The new to build trains will...Read more

04-07-2018|Comment|author: Marieke van Gompel