Hitachi Rail Invests in the Next‑Generation Rail Signaling Technology

With the support of the Ontario government, we’re advancing the next generation of our CBTC technology in Toronto—creating 100 new highly skilled jobs and growing our Canadian team to more than 1,200 employees.

At the heart of this initiative is our work to build the future of SelTrac™ CBTC in Canada, advancing our next generation of signaling technology.

We are developing SelTrac™ G9, the next generation of our CBTC technology which will be integrating artificial intelligence and 5G, to deliver smarter, more efficient and more sustainable rail systems. For transit operators around the world, that means lower operating costs, improved reliability, increased capacity, and most importantly, better journeys for passengers.

Canadian Innovation

What makes this especially meaningful is that SelTrac™ has been developed and engineered in Canada for more than 50 years. From our CBTC competence center in Toronto, this technology powers 75+ cities worldwide and enhances mobility for millions of passengers.

It’s a true Canadian success story and one that continues to create jobs, drive innovation, and support long term economic growth.

Investing in People

Investing in technology also means investing in people. Alongside new full-time roles in engineering, R&D, and project management, we continue to grow our internship program, welcoming 90+ intern students each year. Many of these talented young professionals go on to join us full time, helping to build a strong pipeline of future innovators for Canada’s transportation sector.

Ontario Support

This $100 million investment in the next generation of our SelTrac™ technology is incredibly exciting, and we’re grateful to the Government of Ontario and Invest Ontario for their support. By bringing AI, 5G, and advanced algorithms together, we’re enabling metro operators across the globe to run more efficiently and deliver a better passenger experience.