Hitachi Rail Company

Hitachi Rail is a global transport specialist Hitachi Rail, with over 100 years of experience building pioneering trains, offering quality maintenance and developing innovative new technology.

As a leader in rail, Hitachi is improving transport for passengers, connecting communities and helping to boost the UK’s economy.

Having delivered the hugely popular Javelin HS1 fleet in advance of the 2012 London Games, Hitachi is currently delivering major orders for new trains.

By the end of 2022, there will be 342 Hitachi trains operating across the UK, for franchises that include Great Western Railway, TransPennnine Express, Hull Trains, East Coast Trains (open access), East Midlands Railway, ScotRail and LNER.

Our trains are built at our purpose-built factory in County Durham, which, along with a network of depots across England, Scotland and Wales, was established as part of the UK Government’s £5.7bn Intercity Express Programme.

With a proud reputation for innovation, Hitachi is at the forefront of using new digital technology to enhance passenger experience and enrich Britain’s railway heritage.

The UK is one of 38 countries where Hitachi Rail has a presence, and is home to one of 11 manufacturing sites across three continents. Today, the UK business has over 2,500 employees across 16 locations, while globally Hitachi Rail has over 12,000 employees.