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    Tag: Hitachi Rail

    Aurora train being constructed

    Photos as Hitachi opens doors to train factory for first time

    Hitachi Rail has opened its doors to its Newton Aycliffe factory for the first time today and invited RailAdvent to take a look. The state-of-the-art…

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    Michael Holden 4 October, 2025
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    The Azuma train used for ETCS testing. // Credit: Network Rail

    WATCH: In-cab digital signalling tested at speed in East Coast Azuma train

    Digital in-cab signalling has been successfully tested at speed on a train from London North Eastern Railway's Azuma fleet of trains.
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    Roger Smith 13 September, 2025
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    Supertram

    Deal Signed to Deliver South Yorkshire Supertram modernisation

    The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) has signed a new 15-year Technology Partner Framework Agreement with Hitachi Rail to modernise …
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    Janine Booth 27 July, 2025
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    Neasden Depot - Hitachi Rail

    Watch: Hitachi Rail reaches Milestone in London Underground signalling upgrade

    Hitachi Rail uses CBTC to bring together two different control systems on the London Underground network
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    Mark Wilson 2 July, 2025
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    First Group submit application to run London – Hereford trains

    First Group has submitted the first part of an application to run open-access rail services between Hereford and London. Running under the Lumo brand, the…

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    Michael Holden 6 June, 2025
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    New exterior livery on class 395 - Southeastern

    Phase one of the Southeastern High Speed Upgrade is Complete

    Phase on refurbishment complete for the class 395
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    Mark Wilson 19 May, 2025
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    Hitachi Rail's ARGOS system for for SNCF Réseau. // Credit: Hitachi

    Argos system brought into use by Hitachi Rail

    Hitachi Rail has commissioned a new digital interlocking solution and brought it into operational use on the national railway network in France.
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    Roger Smith 27 April, 2025
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    LtoR Ben Mason, Amy Clouston, Raymond Sturton, Rob Morland_cropped (1)

    Testing starts on world’s first digitally-signalled steam loco

    Network Rail has begun testing at speed for an operational steam locomotive fitted with ETCS (European Train Control System) technology.
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    Janine Booth 11 April, 2025
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    Grand Central Hitachi train

    New tri-mode trains coming for Grand Central as order is placed

    An order for nine new Tri-Mode trains, worth £300m, has been placed by Arriva Group to replace its entire Grand Central fleet.
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    Michael Holden 3 April, 2025
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    The Cascais Line in Portugal. // Credit: Hitachi Rail

    Hitachi Rail wins contract to upgrade systems on Lisbon commuter line

    Hitachi Rail has secured a contract to modernise telecommunications and passenger information systems on the Cascais Line in Lisbon, Portugal.
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    Roger Smith 1 March, 2025
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