Meet Italy's Red Arrow: The Frecciarossa 1000 | Fully Autonomous Heavy-Haul Rail Network | A New 15.6km Metro for Toronto | 20 Years of Commitment to the Copenhagen Metro | The World's First Dual Energy Charge Battery Train | Europe’s First Tri-Mode Charge Battery Train | UK: Intercity Express Programme | The USA's First Automated Railway: Honolulu | Italy’s High-Speed Network, a Story of Signalling Success | Switzerland: Delivering New Signalling Success | UK: Increasing Capacity on the London Underground | France: Improving Passenger Experience on Europe's Largest Infrastructure Project | Singapore: Improving Capacity and Passenger Experience | Germany: Digital Innovation Adding Capacity Without Building New Tracks | Spain: Increasing Accessibility to the World's Second Largest High-Speed Railway | Dubai: The First Driverless Metro in the Persian Gulf | Egypt: Delivering Signalling on Egypt's Busiest Line
"The Frecciarossa 1000 trains represent a real turning point in the travel habits of Italian passengers, and they are doing so also in Europe. The train confirms our commitment to offering safe, innovative, comfortable and green mobility solutions." - Luca D’Aquila, Hitachi Rail
Improve high-speed connections across Italy and within Europe with energy-saving efficiency. Create an iconic new entry into Europe’s Very High-Speed train category.
94 Frecciarossa 1000 high-speed trains that can run on both the Italian and European networks. Top speed of 350 km/h in passenger operation and low environmental impact.
Fast, safe, reliable and sustainable trains, to shorten journey times between key Italian cities. A local fleet manufactured at factories in Naples and Pistoia.
"Since 2018 we have been optimising the world’s first fully driverless freight railway. We are honoured to partner with Rio Tinto on this digital transformation journey and to pioneer the next generation of innovation." - Michele Fracchiolla, Executive Officer - Hitachi, Ltd.
Rio Tinto relies on shipping iron ore from mine to port as a critical 24/7 operation. The average return journey of the 2.4 km long trains is 800km, taking approximately 40 hours including loading and dumping.
AutoHaul™ is the result of a multi-year collaboration between Rio Tinto and Hitachi Rail. Hitachi Rail's role included signalling, telecommunications and traffic management system (TMS) systems integration.
Improved reliability, capacity, availability. Hitachi Rail’s technical pioneering continues to support Rio Tinto's carbon reduction target of 15% emissions reduction by 2025 and 50% by 2030, and zero by 2050.
"The Ontario Line is expected to be a major enhancement in public transit for the city of Toronto, helping to improve their existing metro system and creating over 40 new connections to other transit options across the city." - Joe Pozza, Hitachi Rail North America
A high-frequency rapid transit service to offer passengers a greener way to travel across Toronto. An integrated transit network which will make getting around the city more intuitive and environmentally friendly.
A brand new 15.6km subway line that will create a high-frequency rapid transit service – with trains running as frequently as every 90 seconds. Trains powered entirely by electricity, travelling at speeds above 80kmph across 15 stations.
When complete, the Ontario line will move up to 30,000 people per hour in each direction, removing up to 28,000 cars from the city’s roads each day.
"In line with the Hitachi Group's aim to be an innovator in climate change, we are proud to provide our customer Metroselskabet with world-class services and cutting-edge technologies that contribute to the City of Copenhagen's ambitious plan to become the first carbon-neutral capital by 2025." - Gianluca Guido, Hitachi Rail Denmark
Improve the urban transport network and existing sustainability-driven services to support Copenhagen’s major climate ambition to be the first carbon neutral capital in 2025.
Autonomous and sustainable metro system to carry millions of passengers and visitors 24/7 across the city and suburbs every year. A system that combines Driverless and CBTC technologies with less devices and more flexibility and availability to answer operation needs.
Moving around 300,000 passengers through the city every day, reducing traffic congestion and pollution. Offering safe and reliable connections between city centre and suburbs 24/7.
"The DENCHA battery trains showcase our position as a global leader with innovative technology and world-leading delivery capabilities. Through battery technology, we are determined to help decarbonise and modernise the railways while making rail travel even more sustainable." - Mitsuo Iwasaki, Head of Japan, Hitachi Rail
A sustainable alternative to diesel-powered trains on non-electrified routes.
The world’s first AC electrified, overhead power storage electric train. New generation of battery hybrid technology- lower CO₂ output, up to 50% less fuel consumption, lower noise and reduced journey times.
Reduced CO₂ emissions by 2.7 million kg in the first five years of operations (2016 – 2021).
"Consumers increasingly prioritise the sustainability of their travel choices. Trains like the Masaccio ensure comfortable, clean and efficient rail is an option for as many people as possible across Europe." - Luca D’Aquila, Hitachi Rail
Around 40% of rail lines across the European continent are not electrified, and more than half European trains are entirely powered by diesel fuel.
Framework agreement with Trenitalia for up to 135 trains that will run across Sicily, Sardinia, Calabria, Tuscany, Lazio and Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The technology is slashing carbon emissions and fuel costs by 50% and is compatible to run across Europe.
"Drawing from our Japanese bullet train heritage, our Class 800 fleets are record beating in terms of reliability and passenger satisfaction in the UK." - Jim Brewin, Hitachi Rail in the UK
New fleet of fast-accelerating intercity trains running the length and breadth of the United Kingdom. Investment in UK rail infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities with new depots and train manufacturing facility.
Over 200 intercity trains in service, delivering more capacity, modern interiors and faster journey times for millions of passengers. Pioneering bi-mode solution to ensure network coverage and improve capacity.
The mix of electric trains and bi-mode trains, which switch between electric and diesel power have helped to deliver record performance, lower costs and emissions, and improve connectivity. The LNER Azuma are operating at 2.3 times more reliably than the fleets they replaced.
"There's a saying here in Honolulu: 'Great men plant trees that they know they will never sit under the shade of.' This is what the rail project is about. It will positively affect future generations for years to come." - Rick Blangiardi Mayor, City and County of Honolulu
Deliver a safer and more efficient transit option than cars on the Pacific island of Honolulu. Create a railway that better balances Hawaii’s delicate environment and addresses significant congestion issues.
An elevated urban autonomous railway covering nearly 11 miles between nine stations. 20 four-car trains each equipped with capacity to hold up to 800 passengers.
Eliminates around 40,000 car trips per day from the city's congested streets. Driverless trains with high performance in terms of operation costs, passenger comfort, capacity, service availability and reliability.
"Hitachi Rail has been a trusted partner for our Italian customer RFI for over 30 years in this project. We contributed to the construction of the whole Italian high-speed and high-capacity railway line, improving the travel experience and quality of life of citizens." - Luca D’Aquila, Hitachi Rail
Create a High-Speed and High Capacity line for one of the most important markets in Europe, connecting Italian high speed across national borders.
Defined the specifications of the entire system, requested by our customer, RFI. Defined and shared, together with the General Contractor, the choices for the construction of the Civil Works, the Armament and all the auxiliary systems for a complete system integration.
Safe, reliable, fast and sustainable high speed railway, to shorten journey times between key Italian cities like Turin, Milan, Bologna, Florence, Rome, Naples. Positive impact on the value chain of the European railway industry.
"We take immense pride in our contribution to the groundbreaking Gotthard Tunnel project, a vital link bridging European corridors from Rotterdam to Genoa. Despite the project's complexity, we successfully delivered the entire railway system, including our cutting-edge signalling system, one year ahead of schedule." - Kurt Sauerwein, Hitachi Rail Switzerland
Switzerland is committed to shifting freight from road to rail. The Gotthard Base Tunnel is tangible evidence of that commitment: stretching for 57km beneath the Alps, it is the longest rail tunnel in the world and it plays a vital role in reducing the impact of road traffic in the fragile Alpine environment.
Hitachi Rail's ETCS Level 2 signalling ensures this landmark asset is used to its full potential.
The new tunnel opened in December 2016, a year ahead of schedule. Trains can now operate at up to 250km/h. The system uses continuous track-to-train radio communications to link trains to the signalling system, shaving an hour off the previous best Zurich-Milan journey time.
"The Four Lines modernisation project is transforming journeys for millions of passengers across London, by reducing journey times and providing more frequent trains that reduce crowding and help improve the passenger experience."
To help transport operator TfL (Transport for London) cater for rising demand while making journeys faster and more reliable. Complex brownfield environment, with parts of the network dating back to 1863. Re-signalling project to be completed without loss of passenger service.
SelTrac™ CBTC signalling solution to be deployed across four of London’s busiest lines - District, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines. One-team approach including the fit-out of more than 220 vehicles.
Faster and more frequent journeys that enhance passenger experience due to reduced wait time and less crowded trains. Increased reliability and reduced opex costs through replacement of legacy systems. Benefits delivered to 40% of the London Underground network.
"As a leader in systems for the general supervision of transport operations, we will bring all our experience and capacity for innovation to bear on this project, unique in Europe, which will revolutionise transport in the Ile-de-France region. We will supply our latest generation of integrated centralized control stations (PCC) based on a fully digital platform and will contribute its expertise in cybersecurity." - Benoit Couture, Hitachi Rail
Enhance the passenger experience on new rapid transit metro lines. The project comprises four new lines (15, 16, 17 and 18), which will connect the suburbs around the city of Paris – twice the size of Paris' existing metro 20-year contract. This involves equipping 159 trains, 68 new stations and 200km of track.
Design, production and deployment of on-board equipment (video-protection systems, passenger information systems, intercom systems, on-board audible announcements and automatic passenger counting systems). Design, production and deployment of centralised control systems (traffic supervision, energy management, auxiliary equipment, audio-visual systems, etc.), wayside equipment and networks.
Comfort and safety for passengers. Offer a high-performance, digital and innovative metro system. Ensure optimum service quality for transport, safety and maintenance operators.
"Singapore’s metro is one of the most reliable and one of the most sustainable in the world. We are immensely proud of the work we are doing with our customers and the trust they place in us." - Yu Feng Tang, Hitachi Rail Singapore
Every day, the North South Line and East West Line (NSEW) carry two thirds of the Singaporean commuters (total population of 5.6 million) on more than 100 km of lines and 58 stations. NSEW needed to improve capacity on this 30 year old line without increasing physical infrastructure.
Re-signalling project included innovative CBTC system over an operating railway. It is also the first major introduction of a new distributed train supervision architecture that monitors and manages the operations on both lines and also to transfer trains from one line to another seamlessly.
Commuters traveling on NSEW benefit from a more reliable signalling system and a much shorter waiting time. The solution was delivered on an operational railway without any disruptions. Increased capacity by 20% for smother, and reliable journey to commuters in Singapore.
"Together with our customer Deutsche Bahn, InfraGo and all project participants, we are pleased to contribute decisively to Europe's blueprint project for bringing digital transformation to rail networks and nodes." - Markus Fritz, Hitachi Rail Germany
As a part of the initial “Digital Node Stuttgart” package, Deutsche Bahn is equipping the Stuttgart region with a digital signalling system (DSTW*), the European Train Control System (ETCS*) and Automatic Train Operations (ATO*) with driver. Digital Node Stuttgart is part of the wider Digital Rail Germany programme.
Installation of the digital signalling system, the installation of ETCS, preliminary work for the implementation of the track-side automatic operations and the Capacity & Traffic Management System (CTMS*), a modern technology and operating site, in excess of 6,000 electronic km markers (balises), more than 1,300 axle counting points and approximately 650 point machines.
This high-tech signalling solution will offer better punctuality and enabling more trains to travel without having to build a single metre of additional track. The solution will add up to 20% extra capacity to the rail network.
"The development of high-speed rail has brought clear benefits to our country in terms of interconnecting the territory and shortening distances. But also increasing comfort and safety for passengers." - Calos Mezquita, Hitachi Rail Spain
Since the early 1990s, Spain has been heavily investing in its high-speed rail network, which is now the second longest in the world after China. Currently, two out of three Spaniards have access to high-speed rail. The aim is to increase this accessibility so that nine out of ten citizens live within 30km of a high-speed station.
Hitachi Rail has partnered closely with Spanish railways since the early 1990s, and today has fitted more than 2800km of lines with its technology, including 1,580km with ETCS. Hitachi Rail's local teams continue to maintain the system and export their expertise into other markets.
Carries more than 85,000 passengers a day and connecting 34 cities. Average speed 248km/h - a 160% increase. In the first 25 years, it is estimated that savings of more than 12.9 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions, with 100% of energy coming from renewable sources. Interoperable with conventional lines - improving access.
"These successes are among innovations and initiatives that both historical partners are collaborating on, continuously striving to realise meaningful technical innovation to increase metro efficiency, and passenger experience." - Alberto Parrondo, Hitachi Rail
Combat congestion and boost productivity in one of the world’s fastest-growing cities. Slash carbon emissions and provide businesses with a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solution of transport. Supporting the vision of its leadership to achieve their sustainable development goals.
A complete technology package including: SelTrac™ CBTC for reliable driverless operations, AI powered centralised platform that acts as a central command control centre, multi-modal ticketing and integrated telecommunications, security, passenger information systems and Automatic Train Control systems.
In partnership with RTA, Hitachi Rail achieved significant 15% energy savings on Dubai Metro lines. Route 2020 (Red Line) successfully provided services for the 25 million visitors that attended the Expo 2020 event – contributing to Dubai’s objective of being the world’s smartest city.
"Railways are the backbone of Egypt’s transport network and Hitachi Rail is very proud to be working on the Egyptian Government’s rail modernisation programme." - Alberto Parrondo, Hitachi Rail
Egyptian National Railways is embarking on an ambitious programme to modernise its rail network: The 208km Cairo-Alexandria corridor is Egypt’s busiest line. Signalling upgrades are a key part of this programme - high-performance signalling makes it possible to improve safety, capacity and reliability at the same time.
Electronic interlocking, wayside equipment, telecommunications and a Centralised Traffic Control system.
The signalling upgrade has made it possible to increase train speeds by 20km/h to 160km/h and has reduced the time interval between trains from 10 minutes to five, boosting the frequency of services.
