UK Authority Delays Hitachi Rail’s Acquisition of Thales’s GTS Business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20220 Hitachi Rail has provided an update on the schedule for its acquisition of Thales’s Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) business. GTS’ Operational Control Centre in Lisbon © Thales Hitachi Rail’s planned acquisition of Thales’s GTS business was initially announced in August 2021. The two companies have since been working to secure the required regulatory approvals
Hitachi Rail Receives Two New Contracts for Bi-Standard Cab Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Hitachi Rail has been chosen to equip its digital bi-standard cab signalling technology on SNCF and Eurostar trains. On board digital signalling technology from Hitachi The bi-standard technology combines transmission voice-machine (TVM) and European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) technologies. This will enable the Eurostar E300 and SNCF high speed trains to
Hitachi Rail Consortium to Provide ERTMS Digital Signalling Across Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) has chosen a consortium led by Hitachi Rail to design and deliver ERTMS digital signalling on 1,885 kilometres of rail network across central and northern Italy. Hitachi Rail Consortium to Deliver ERTMS Digital Signalling Across Central and Northern Italy The project will cover the lines for the regions
Hitachi Rail to Supply Ontario Line Trains and Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a contract to Hitachi Rail’s Connect 6ix consortium to deliver the new Ontario Line rolling stock, systems, operations and maintenance (RSSOM) package. Under the 9 billion CAD contract, the consortium will design and build the trains and install and integrate tracks and systems along the
Hitachi Rail to Deliver Digital Commuter Railway in the Philippines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 The Philippine Government’s Department of Transportation has awarded a major contract to Hitachi Rail to deliver an Electrical & Mechanical Systems and Track Works package for the new commuter railway from Solis to Malolos. This contract is valued at 114 billion JPY (814 million USD) and will be funded by the
Dynamic Testing Begins on Avanti West Coast’s Fleet of Hitachi Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 Avanti West Coast has announced that the first of its Hitachi Class 805 bi-mode trains has begun dynamic testing at Network Rail’s Rail Innovation and Development Centre (RIDC). Following the completion of static tests, this dynamic testing marks a major milestone in the operator’s 350 million GBP project. Unit number 805001, still
Hitachi Rail to Manufacture New Trains for Milan Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20220 Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM) has awarded a framework agreement to Hitachi Rail to manufacture the new trains for the Milan Metro. The agreement is valued at 368 million EUR and includes the supply of 46 new metro trains, 21 of which have already been committed in the first part of the
Fully Electric Rail Operator Lumo Marks First Anniversary with Two Key Achievements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 In just one year of business, FirstGroup’s 100% electric rail operator Lumo has attracted one million passengers and seen rail overtake air travel as the preferred mode of transport between Edinburgh and London. This was announced as the budget rail operator celebrated the anniversary of its first service this week. Lumo celebrates
Technical Support for New Monorail Line in Panama City Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Ricardo experts to ensure globally-recognised RAMS techniques are applied during design and build of Metro Line 3, a new monorail system for Panama’s metro network. Ricardo has been chosen to provide RAMS support for the construction of Phase One of Panama Metro’s Line 3. The role was awarded by the HPH Consortium,
Hitachi Rail Shares Final Designs of New Maryland Factory and Test Track Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 Hitachi Rail has unveiled the final designs for its new Maryland train factory and 800-yard test track in Hagerstown, Washington County. Hitachi Rail shares final design of new Hagerstown, Maryland factory and test track © Hitachi Rail When fully operational, the factory will use the latest techniques to optimise energy and resource efficiency. It will
UK: Javelin High-Speed Trains to Receive £27 Million Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 Eversholt Rail, Southeastern and Hitachi Rail have signed an agreement to upgrade the Class 395 high-speed Javelin trains that operate between London St Pancras and Kent. The 27 million GBP upgrade project will begin in March 2023 and will renew 29 trains at Southeastern’s Ashford Depot. The project will future-proof the UK’s
Australia: Forrestfield-Airport Link Opens in Perth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) has commissioned Perth’s Forrestfield-Airport link. New Forrestfield-Airport Link opens © Hitachi Rail Tunnelling for the project was completed in April 2020, followed closely by the start of tracklaying in July of the same year. The link’s opening date was announced this summer. Perth’s first rail line to the city’s
InnoTrans: Hitachi and Trenitalia Unveil Battery Hybrid Blues Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 Hitachi Rail and Trenitalia have unveiled the tri-mode ‘Blues’ battery hybrid train at InnoTrans 2022. Upon commencing operations in Italy later this year, this will be the first battery hybrid train to enter passenger service in Europe. Luigi Corradi, CEO of Trenitalia and Andrew Barr, Group CEO of Hitachi Rail cut the
A Sneak Peek of InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 19, 20220 InnoTrans is back after four long years. And as is established practice, the Monday before the show officially opens is press day, during which members of the media get an industry welcome plus a preview of some of the top innovations in rolling stock. Representatives from the five founding organisations of InnoTrans
First Choice in Washington D.C.: ZF Supplies the US Capital Metro with Transmissions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 First Choice in Washington D.C.: ZF Supplies the US Capital Metro with Transmissions New spur gear drive developed to meet specific requirements of the urban rail networkLightweight and powerful: Transmission weighs 80 kilograms less than the previous modelFirst order from Hitachi Rail for Metro Washington comprises 256 vehicles ZF will produce a
Honolulu Rail System Commences Trial Runs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20220 The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation has announced that the trial testing phase for the first segment of the Honolulu Rail System commenced on 29 August 2022. The trial runs will test all aspects of the trains, stations, systems and personnel and will include the simulation of emergency procedures. This is the
World’s First Fully Automated Heavy-Haul Rail System Sees 10% Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 The world’s first fully automated heavy-haul rail system, AutoHaul™, in Australia has been expanded by 166km to connect the Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri iron ore mine to the existing network. The AutoHaul™ network has gone from 1,700km to 1,866km as part of the greenfield mine development in Western Australia. The AutoHaul™ network
Alstom Completes Final EC Commitments for Bombardier Acquisition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 Alstom has concluded the divestment of its Coradia Polyvalent platform, its French Reichshoffen production site and its TALENT 3 platform to CAF. This transaction was required by the European Commission following Alstom’s acquisition of Bombardier Transportation in January 2021. TALENT 3 battery-electric train © Bombardier Transportation To ensure a smooth transition, Alstom will fulfil
Hitachi Rail to Work on World-First Application of ATO over ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 Hitachi Rail has been chosen to install automatic train operation (ATO) over ETCS Level 2 technology across Queensland’s new generation rail (NGR) fleet of 75 six-carriage trains. This application of ATO over ETCS will be a world first. Signalling control centre © Hitachi Rail The contract, valued at 107 million AUD (72.49m EUR |
Hitachi Rail to Provide ERTMS RBC Technology for SNCF Réseau Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 SNCF Réseau has selected Hitachi Rail to develop and deploy wayside ERTMS radio block centres (RBC) for the French railway network. RBCs are an essential component of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), as they manage train movements in a defined area by communicating between the train and track. Hitachi
Hitachi Rail to Install ERTMS Signalling on Tågab Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Tågåkeriet I Bergslagen AB (Tågab) has contracted Hitachi Rail to install ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) signalling technology on-board trains operating in Sweden and Norway. Hitachi Rail will design and install the ERTMS digital signalling technology to modernise Tågab’s Scandinavian fleet. This upgrade will improve the fleet’s operational efficiency and
Alstom Transfers ETR 1000 Platform to Hitachi Rail Following Bombardier Acquisition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20220 Alstom has transferred Bombardier Transportation’s contribution to the ETR 1000 high-speed train platform to Hitachi Rail, following the French rolling stock manufacturer’s acquisition of Bombardier Transportation in January 2021. The transfer of the ETR 1000 platform – formally known as the V300 ZEFIRO – was part of Alstom’s commitments to the
Hitachi Installs Live Wheelset Monitoring System on GWR High-Speed Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 Hitachi Rail is installing a world-first live monitoring system on Great Western Railway’s (GWR) high-speed fleet to provide digital data on train wheelset performance. The wireless technology will be fitted to 93 intercity trains, marking the first time that Hitachi’s ‘Perpetuum Onboard’ wireless technology will be deployed to monitor all wheelset
Taiwan: EMU3000 Receives Prestigious Design Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Hitachi and the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) have jointly received the 2022 iF Design Award for the EMU3000 electric intercity express train. The EMU3000 The EMU3000 can be seen in operation throughout Taiwan. In January 2019 Hitachi Rail received an order worth 160 billion JPY (1.11bn EUR | 1.19bn USD) for 600
UK: Testing Begins on Avanti West Coast’s New Fleet of Hitachi Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 Static testing has begun on the first of Avanti West Coast’s new fleet of trains at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe factory. Start of testing marks major milestone for Avanti West Coast’s new fleet © Avanti West Coast The new fleet, valued at 350 million GBP (408.92m EUR | 439.03m USD), will be a
Italy: RFI Awards 2.7bn ERTMS Tender Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20220 Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) has awarded its tender for the design and construction of an ERTMS across 42,000 kilometres of high-speed and regional railway lines in Italy. It aims to complete this project by 2026, keeping in line with its strategy to implement ERTMS technology across its entire network by 2036. Launched
Copenhagen Metro and Hitachi Rail Sign Digital Asset Management Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20220 The Copenhagen Metro (Metroselskabet), Metro Service and Hitachi Rail have concluded a digital asset management agreement that aims to make Metro services more reliable. The Copenhagen Metro’s new agreement with operators Metro Service and Hitachi Rail establishes each party’s obligations for acquiring new IT equipment and personnel resources to create a common
Hitachi Rail Unveils New Digital Rail Products Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20220 Hitachi Rail has launched its latest digital rail products at the 2022 Railway Systems Supplies Inc. Communication & Signalling exhibition in Kansas City, Missouri. Throughout the exhibition on 16, 17 and 18 May, Hitachi Rail is unveiling several automation and digitalisation innovations for freight and passenger rail to help companies maximise
Hitachi train cracks report calls for industry review Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20220 Cracks found in the bodyshells of several types of Hitachi trains almost a year ago were caused partly by salt in the air, according to a new report from the Office of Rail and Road. The problems were first discovered at GWR’s Intercity Express depot in Bristol, and similar trains
ORR Publishes Final Report on Hitachi Rail’s Class 800 Cracks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20220 The British rail regulator, the ORR, has made a number of regulations after reviewing how the rail industry handled the potential safety issues that caused the Hitachi Class 800 trains to be withdrawn from service in May 2021. Cracks were found on the bodyshell (yaw damper bracket and anti-roll bar fixing
US: Hitachi Rail to Build New Manufacturing Hub in Washington County, Maryland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20220 Hitachi Rail has chosen Washington County, Maryland, as the location for its new 70 million USD ( 63.36m euros) manufacturing site. This will create 1,300 direct and indirect jobs in the region. Concept shot of future Hitachi Rail factory © Hitachi Rail A major expansion to the company’s US presence, Hitachi Rail plans for
Hitachi Rail, Alstom and Ceit Sign ERTMS Framework Contract with Italian Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20220 Hitachi Rail, Alstom and Ceit have together been awarded the tender by FS Italiane to work as a temporary grouping to design and implement ERTMS in four Italian regions. The four regions in question are Sicily, Lazio, Abruzzio and Umbria. This tender is the first stage of technological projects financed by
Hitachi Rail Trials Condition Monitoring Tech in Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20220 Hitachi Rail and its subsidiary Perpetuum have won a contract with Network Rail to develop a digital rail product that first monitors and then predicts sections of track that (will) affect ride quality and require maintenance. This monitoring equipment is being installed on trains running in Scotland, including those on the
Hitachi Rail Chosen to Digitalise Infranord Maintenance Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 Infranord has chosen Hitachi Rail to design, build, install, test and commission on-board digital signalling systems for its yellow maintenance trains. Hitachi Rail to digitise Infranord’s yellow maintenance trains with on-board signalling system © Hitachi Rail Known as Tb locos, the two vehicles are used to maintain the rail network even during the
Italy: AMT Orders 14 New Trains from Hitachi for Genoa Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 Hitachi Rail has signed an agreement with AMT to supply Genoa Metro with 14 new trains. Genoa Meteo © Hitachi Rail These will support the expansion of the Genoa Metro, including the west and east extensions towards Canepari and Martinez, which are currently under construction. In a deal valued at 70 million euros (80.1m
Hitachi Rail Adapts Digital Interlocking Technology to Meet German Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20220 Hitachi Rail has successfully adapted its digital interlocking product to meet German specifications and standards. This enables the company to enter Germany’s interlocking market. Hitachi Rail’s digital interlocking passes major milestone for Germany’s Fast-Track Programme © Hitachi Functional and operational tests were carried out at Hitachi’s laboratory in Munich and witnessed by Deutsche Bahn
HS2 Shares Rail System Technical Specifications to Support Work Pipeline Visibility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 HS2 has signed up to the Rail Supply Group’s (RSG) Work Pipeline Visibility Charter and has begun to share the technical specifications of all its rail systems packages publicly. HS2 train © Hitachi Rail This follows on from research commissioned by the RSG, which found that improving work pipeline visibility was the number
Zonegreen Provides Sidings Protection at Local Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 Zonegreen Provides Sidings Protection at Local Depot Hitachi Rail’s depot in Doncaster is improving its already excellent safety measures and standards, courtesy of Sheffield-based experts, Zonegreen, to ensure staff enjoy enhanced protection, no matter where they are working. Zonegreen’s siding warning system alerts personnel to imminent train movements, allowing them to reach
France: Hitachi Rail’s RATP Maintenance Contract Renewed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 Paris Metro operator RATP has renewed its maintenance contract with Hitachi Rail. RATP renews Hitachi Rail’s contract for the maintenance of Paris’ Metro and tramway networks © Hitachi Rail This is the continuation of a long-term partnership between the two organisations, which have worked together since 1913. This latest contract is worth 33 million
HS2 Crewe-Manchester Bill to Be Introduced to Parliament Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20220 The government will today (24 January) introduce the bill for HS2’s Phase 2b western leg (Crewe-Manchester) to parliament. So far, Phase 2a sees the high-speed line running to Crewe. Once approved, HS2 will be able to continue onwards to Manchester, completing the western leg of the high-speed line. This will allow
Alstom Reviews Growth One Year on from Bombardier Acquisition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20220 On the run up to the first anniversary of its acquisition of Bombardier Transportation, Alstom has released the details of its orders and sales for the first nine months of the financial year 2021/22. During this period, orders for services, signalling and systems reached 49 percent of the total order intake. Alstom
New EMR Aurora Contract Supports STAUFF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20220 STAUFF, a global leader in the manufacture and supply of hydraulic system components, is providing key products for EMR’s new Aurora Fleet, such as specialist clamping solutions, tube manipulation, flexible hose assemblies and fittings. STAUFF has been part of Hitachi Rail’s global supply chain since 2012 and this close relationship supports
Hitachi Rail to Operate and Maintain Riyadh Women’s University Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20220 Hitachi Rail has won the contract to operate and maintain the autonomous metro at Princess Nora bint Abdul Rahman University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The university is the largest women’s university in the world, with 60,000 enrolled students. The contract, worth 72.5 million euros, has a runtime of three years. Due to
Hitachi Rail Offers New Freight Telematics Product Via IMT Partnership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20220 Hitachi Rail has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Intermodal Telematics (IMT) to add the company’s monitoring sensors to its digital freight service. This will enable Hitachi to offer a powerful telematics product that uses AI analytics to optimise the efficiency and safety of freight services. Example of Hitachi Rail & IMT’s
Hitachi Rail to Equip Nordic Re-Finance Locomotives with ERTMS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20210 Hitachi Rail has won a contract with Nordic Re-Finance to equip its Scandinavian fleet with on-board ERTMS and STM (specific transmission module) systems. The diesel-electric locomotives, Class TMe units, operate in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. A Nordic Re-Finance TMe locomotive © Hitachi Rail Hitachi Rail has already started work on this project and hopes
BREAKING: Alstom and Hitachi Win HS2 Rolling Stock Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20210 The trains will be equipped with modern sensors that will be able to identify potential faults, which will minimise disruption and downtime. Passengers will have access to high-capacity wifi, digital seat reservations and travel information that will be available through a number of different channels. ‘Inclusive design experts’ will also be
Hitachi to Acquire Bombardier’s Contribution to the V300 ZEFIRO from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20210 As part of the merger agreement between Alstom and Bombardier Transportation, which concluded in January, the European Commission required that certain assets would be divested to avoid competition concerns. Just last week Alstom announced it was divesting its Reichshoffen site as well as its Coradia Polyvalent and TALENT3 platforms to CAF. Bombardier-Hitachi
Japan: Hitachi to Produce Express Trains for Tobu Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20210 Hitachi has been chosen to design and build a fleet of N100 express trains for Tobu Railway Company. Hitachi is to produce a fleet of N100 express trains for Tobu © Hitachi These will be used on Tobu Railway’s flagship service between Tokyo and Nikko and Kinugawa, replacing the Spacia 100 series of
Hitachi Rail and Angel Trains to Retrofit Batteries on TPE Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20210 Rolling stock manufacturer Hitachi Rail and rolling stock owning company Angel Trains have agreed in principle to retrofit TransPennine Express intercity trains with batteries. The move would allow these trains to reduce their diesel consumption over a route that continues to elude electrification. TransPennine Express train © Hitachi Rail | Bruce Galloway Hitachi, Angel
Hitachi Rail Signs Deal with ScottishPower for 100% Renewable Electricity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20210 Hitachi Rail maintains more than 200 trains at various depots in England, Wales and Scotland. It manufactures and maintains regional, intercity and high-speed trains that operate in the country. Hitachi Rail Doncaster site © Hitachi Rail In 2020–21 Hitachi Rail reduced its carbon emissions by 30.5 percent. ScottishPower was the first UK integrated
Hitachi Rail to Deliver 50 High-Capacity Regional Trains to Lombardy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20210 Ferrovienord and Hitachi Rail have signed a contract for 50 high-capacity trains destined for the Lombardy region in Italy. This contract sits within a framework agreement signed by the two parties in 2018. The 50 high-capacity ‘Caravaggio’ regional trains cost 451 million euros. The trains in this order are to be
Hitachi Rail Wins Contract for Maintenance of ILSA Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20210 ILSA has awarded Hitachi Rail España the contract for the maintenance of its fleet of 20 new ETR trains. The ETR 1000. © Hitachi Rail These trains are being manufactured by Hitachi Rail and Alstom Group in Hitachi Rail’s factory in Pistoia, Italy. The private high-speed rail operator will begin operations in the latter
Hitachi Rail and Linbrooke to Design Gloucester Digital Signalling Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20210 Network Rail has awarded Hitachi Rail and Linbrooke Services a contract to design a digital signalling solution as part of a multimillion-pound project to improve rail reliability and safety in and around the Gloucester area. Hitachi Rail and Linbrooke to Design Gloucester Digital Signalling Solution © Hitachi Rail This was awarded as part
Scottish Rail Electrification Programme Gets the Green Light Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20210 Work on the East Kilbride and Barrhead electrification project has moved a step closer. © Hitachi Rail Europe The scheme, developed by Transport Scotland and Network Rail, will pass through East Renfrewshire and South Lanarkshire to the south of Glasgow. Construction work on the 63 million GBP (74.26m euros | 85.86m USD) Barrhead
Hitachi Rail Aims to Improve America’s Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20210 Hitachi Rail is displaying a series of new products aimed at freight railroads and passenger rail operators at the Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI) C&S Exhibition this week. The new offerings demonstrate Hitachi Rail’s commitment to being a full-service provider and include its improved Model 95-E gate crossing mechanism, a new Vital Onboard
ORR Publishes Interim Report on Class 800 Train Cracks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20210 The Office of Rail and Road has published its interim report on the cracks affecting the Hitachi-built Class 80X (AT300 Class 800, 801 and 802) and Class 385 (AT200) trains. The cracks were caused by stress corrosion and fatigue and caused a large number of the Class 800 fleet being taken
Thales and Hitachi Rail Negotiate Sale of Ground Transportation Systems Business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20210 Thales and Hitachi Rail have announced they’re entering into exclusive negotiations regarding the sale of Thales’s Ground Transportation Systems Global Business Unit for 1,660m euros (1,965.89m USD). GTS’ Operational Control Centre in Lisbon © Thales Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) is a global leader in rail signalling and train control systems, telecommunications and supervision
ORR: TOCs Kept Passengers Well Informed during Hitachi Class 800 Cracking Issue Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20210 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published a passenger impact review with findings showing that the train operators affected by the cracks in the Hitachi-built Class 800 trains kept their passengers ‘well informed’. They provided clear and consistent information to travellers throughout the period of disruption. The review looked at
ORR Launches Review into Hitachi Class 800 and 385 Crack Issues Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20210 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has launched a ‘lessons learned’ review into the cracking issue on the Hitachi-built Class 800 (AT300) and Class 385 (AT200) trains. The review, which is to provide valuable insights to the rail industry as a whole, will address both safety and passenger impacts. The
Work to Start on Latest Section of Verona-Padua High-Speed Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20210 The IRICAV Due Consortium has signed an agreement with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane) to start work on the second and final section of the first lot of Italy’s Verona-Padua high-speed, high-capacity railway five months ahead of schedule. The agreement means the consortium, which consists of the Webuild
Hitachi Rail Issues Class 800 Recovery Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20210 Hitachi Rail, train operating companies and the UK government have agreed a plan to reintroduce the country’s Class 800 fleet back into passenger service. This service recovery plan was developed with oversight by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). The Class 800 fleet, operated by four different TOCs – GWR,
Industry reveals Intercity Express recovery plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20210 Updated 09.55, 10.08 A PLAN to bring Hitachi Intercity Express trains progressively back into service has been unveiled by Hitachi, the Rail Delivery Group and the operators affected by the discovery of hairline tracks on some units in Classes 800 and 385. Services are back to normal on Hull Trains, ScotRail and
Cracks in Bogies of Hitachi-Built Class 800 Trains Sees Them Withdrawn from Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20210 Other train operating companies are lending any rolling stock they can spare to the affected operators to help keep disruption to a minimum. Operators are also using alternative trains where suitable. For instance, LNER is bringing two InterCity 225 trains back this week. Passengers have also been given the option of
DfT confirms cracks as Intercity Express disruption continues Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20210 CRACKS have been confirmed in the chassis of a number of Hitachi-built Intercity Expresses, and serious disruption is continuing on intercity routes as emergency checks are carried out. It is not clear how many faults have been found, and some trains are returning to service. Htachi said: ‘Inspection has identified cracks
Hitachi Joins the US High Speed Rail Association Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20210 In the United States, Hitachi Rail has railcar assembly plants on both the east and west coasts. Hitachi Rail says it will add a further assembly plant in the National Capital region where it will build the 8000-series metro cars ordered by the Washington Area Transit Authority. The US High Speed
Connect Assets on the Move When Reliability Is Critical Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20210 Fluidmesh Renamed ‘Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul’, Wins 2021 IoT Breakthrough Award Umberto Malesci © Cisco By Umberto Malesci Asking what’s the best wireless technology is like asking what’s the best pasta shape. Answer: it depends. For pasta, the variable is the sauce—tubes for chunky sauces, strands for oils or creamy sauces. For wireless technology, the
Hitachi Rail Completes Acquisition of Perpetuum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20210 Hitachi Rail has completed its acquisition of digital technology company Perpetuum, which will give Hitachi a broader portfolio of maintenance services. As a result of this acquisition, Hitachi Rail has expanded its digital train maintenance portfolio, allowing the company to use data analytics to improve the safety, availability and reliability of
Hitachi Rail Uses Knorr-Bremse for Turin Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20210 Hitachi Rail has selected Knorr-Bremse to manufacture the hydraulic brake systems, entrance and HVAC systems for 30 new light rail vehicles for the Italian city of Turin. The contract includes an option to fit the systems for 40 further units. Hitachi will supply the light rail vehicles to its customer, GTT
Hitachi Rail Wins Major Railcar Contract with WMATA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20210 Hitachi Rail has won a contract worth up to 2.2 billion USD with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for the design and build of 256 8000-series railcar vehicles. The contract includes options such that Hitachi Rail could deliver up to 800 railcars to WMATA in total. The vehicles will
Trenitalia Awards Hitachi Rail Frecciarossa Logistics Support Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20210 Trentialia has awarded an integrated logistics support contract to Hitachi Rail for its high-speed Frecciarossa fleet, which can travel at speeds of up to 300km/h. A Frecciarossa ETR 500 © Hitachi Rail The contract is worth 152.8 million euros and has a runtime of 6 years with an option to extend by a
Hitachi Rail Starts Welding Next-Generation UK Intercity Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20210 Hitachi Rail has started welding and painting the passenger trains for East Midlands Railway and Avanti West Coast at its Newton Aycliffe site in County Durham. Hitachi has invested around 110 million GBP in the site so far and 8.5 million GBP of this investment has bought the new welding and
Hitachi Rail to Deploy Its ERTMS Level 2 Technology on Sweden’s Malmbanen Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20210 Hitachi Rail is working with Trafikverket to deliver ERTMS to a section of the Malmbanen line as part of Sweden’s efforts to digitalise its railway network. Hitachi Rail will install its ERTMS level 2 signalling system for 140km of the single-track line between Gällivare and Boden. The upgrade will also include
Hitachi Rail Successfully Tests First Battery-Powered Tram Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20210 Hitachi Rail has tested its first battery-powered tram in Florence, Italy. Most trams run under overhead wires, which come with a greater initial capital outlay and are visually unattractive. Battery trams can reduce the visual impact in urban areas, which is especially interesting in historic city centres such as Florence. Hitachi Rail’s
First Semi-Autonomous Train Runs on French Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20200 SNCF and its partners have run the first semi-autonomous train on the French national railway network. The locomotive ran semi-autonomously under real operating conditions. The acceleration and braking operations were fully automatic. The trial was part of the Autonomous Train project. A train in semi-autonomous operation has run on the French national
Hitachi unveils plans for battery-powered Intercity Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20200 THE first intercity train in Britain to use batteries is to be developed by Hitachi and Eversholt Rail, for trial service on the Great Western Main Line. The train will be a conversion of an existing bi-mode GWR Intercity Express, and the result will be a five-car unit which will be
Hitachi Rail to launch UK first long distance battery trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20200 Long-distance trains will run on battery power in a UK first, manufacturer Hitachi Rail has announced. The firm has launched a plan for Great Western Railway (GWR) services between London Paddington and Penzance, Cornwall, to operate by a combination of electricity, diesel and batteries. The line is only partially electrified, with
Hitachi and Mitsubishi Win Panama Monorail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20200 Hitachi and Mitsubishi have signed a contract with HPH Consortium, the main contractor for Panama Metro Line 3, worth 883 million USD. Hitachi and Hitachi Rail will deliver 28 six-car vehicles – 168 cars in total, as well as the monorail’s signalling systems, telecommunications systems, power systems, control centre, platform screen
SNCF Réseau’s Interlocking Partnership Enters Next Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 29, 20200 SNCF Réseau, the French rail infrastructure manager, has chosen Alstom, Hitachi and Thales to help develop the next generation of signal interlockings. This work will take place within the ARGOS innovation partnership, which SNCF Réseau set up in 2018. It is now ready to move to the next stage. Over the
East Midlands Railway’s new Intercity fleet named Aurora Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20200 East Midlands Railway’s new Intercity fleet has been named Aurora – chosen from more than 2,000 competition entries. The Aurora fleet includes Japanese bullet-train technology and will provide fast, comfortable and state-of-the-art journeys between London, Sheffield and Nottingham from 2023. Aurora matched EMR ethos Aurora appealed to the judges because of the
Hitachi Wins CBTC System Contract in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 2, 20200 Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. has won a 798 million USD contract with San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) to design, build and install the latest generation communications-based train control (CBTC) solution. The current train control system is more than 48 years old. Replacing it with Hitachi’s CBTC solution
Work Begins on Section of Verona-Padua High-Speed Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20200 Work has begun on a section of the Verona-Padua high-speed and high-capacity railway line. The work is being done by the IRICAV 2 consortium, which is led by the Webuild Group. The consortium signed the contract, worth 2.5 billion euros, on 10 August. The section in question will be the first
Hitachi Rail to Acquire Digital Sensor Company Perpetuum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20200 Hitachi Rail has announced its intention to take over Perpetuum in order to speed up its digitalisation strategy in the United Kingdom. Perpetuum, which is based in Southampton and has 73 members of staff, will be integrated into Hitachi’s railway business to help digitalise its global train maintenance programme. Hitachi’s rail
MOVING IN, MOVING ON, MOVING OUT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. BEN JONES looks at what we’ll be seeing on the rails over the next few years and how it will affect existing trains. If you keep an eye on the
Britain’s biggest train flee transformation since the 1950s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
Britain’s biggest train fleet transformation since the 1950s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
Hitachi Rail Finds Battery Train Partner for Britain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20200 Hitachi Rail has partnered with Hyperdrive Innovation to develop battery packs for trains. The two parties will also create a battery hub in the North East of Britain. The two companies, both of whom already have an established presence in the North East, wish to speed up the development of batteries
Plans for Hitachi ‘battery hub’ unveiled in north east Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20200 HITACHI RAIL and Hyperdrive Innovation have signed an agreement to develop battery packs for trains by creating a ‘battery hub’ in north east England. Hitachi said the market for mass-produced batteries consisted of more than 400 trains. Batteries offer a zero-emission replacement for diesel engines on trains using unelectrified lines. The two
Hitachi Begins Manufacturing East Coast Trains Order Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20200 Responding to the impact of coronavirus, Hitachi Rail says it has been working hard to prepare the factory so that work on the East Coast Trains order can begin in a safe way. The five 5-car Class 803 trains will carry passengers on the East Coast Main Line five times a
Hitachi Rail Commissions Phase 1 of Taipei Metro Circular Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20200 On 31 January 2020 Hitachi Rail successfully commissioned Phase 1 of Taipei Metro’s new Circular Line (Y). Hitachi Rail Group CEO Andrew Barr attended the new line’s inauguration, which took place at Shisizhang Station. Phase 1 of the Circular Line is the first turnkey project on the metro and the first
West Coast looks forward with Avanti Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20200 By Ben Jones NEW trains, more services and a better customer experience are the priorities for Avanti West Coast (AWC), which replaced Virgin Trains on December 8. First-Trenitalia’s West Coast Partnership joint venture will operate the country’s busiest inter-city railway until March 31, 2031, during which time it will
Hitachi to Build New Intercity Trains for Avanti West Coast Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20190 Hitachi Rail will base its design on Japanese bullet-train technology. They will travel at 125mph (200km/h) and will be quieter than the diesel-only trains they are replacing. Passengers will enjoy the more reliable wifi as well as the wireless at-seat charging facility. There will also be plug sockets and USB
December debut for Hull Trains ‘Paragon’ fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20190 By Ben Jones NOVEMBER 25 saw the first of five Hull Trains’ (HT) Class 802/3s make its debut in the company’s home city. The First Group-owned open access operator confirmed that the bi-mode trains will be phased into passenger service over the next two months, releasing its ailing Class
New trains are ‘early Christmas present’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20190 THE new fleet of bi-mode ‘Nova 1’ Class 802 units for TransPennine Express has been unveiled in a ceremony at Liverpool Lime Street. A trial run had already been carried out on 28 September, when one of the Hitachi-built sets worked a return journey with passengers on board between Newcastle and
24/7 Maintenance Cover for Safety and Control Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20190 Rail Industry Examples Notable examples within the rail industry include 24/7 maintenance currently in place for Bombardier at their Ilford depot on their Depot Protection System. This covers both the 2 Road Paintshop Facility and the 6 Road Maintenance Shed. We have also assisted 1stinRail with Locally Operated Points Systems (LOPS) Hardware
Ontario: Hurontario LRT Contract Awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20190 The Mobilinx team is made up of several major companies: Applicant Lead: John Laing Investments Ltd, Astaldi Canada Enterprises Inc., Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A., Transdev North America Inc., Amico Concessions Inc., Salini Impregilo Canada Holding Inc. Design: IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc., Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A., Morrison Hershfield, Arcadis Canada Inc.,
Industry Insider Week 31 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 31 for 29 July–02 August 2019: Rail yard behind the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia © Donnie Nunley under licence Business Stadler manufactures the Berlin S-Bahn at its Pankow site © Railway-News Stadler
Eight-Car Trains Introduced on Edinburgh – Glasgow Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 UK: On the 29 July, ScotRail launched its first eight-car Class 385 trains on the main line between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Built by Hitachi Rail, the EMUs will deliver faster journeys as well as more seating and improved amenities for passengers. ScotRail Class 385 trains © The ScotRail Alliance under license The
£400 Million Investment in Hitachi Trains for East Midlands Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 Abellio UK, franchisee of East Midlands Railway (EMR), has confirmed it has awarded a £400 million contract to Hitachi Rail for its new fleet of intercity trains. Artist impression of new train © Hitachi Rail under license A Modern Fleet for the East Midlands Serving the main cities and towns on the Midlands Main