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A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into.

Everything we do here is full of life. And we’re committed to developing infrastructure that benefits even more people. From the iconic bullet train in Japan, to sustainable metro systems in Europe and inspiring the next generation in North America.

We’re connecting, evolving, protecting and investing in even more...but don't just take our word for it...

  • Aadil Panchbhaya

    Thinking Differently: A Personal Reflection on Neurodiversity

    As someone early in my career, I’ve come to realise how powerful different ways of thinking can be, not just for individuals like me, but for entire teams and businesses. In this blog, I reflect on what neurodiversity means to me, why it matters in the workplace, and how embracing it could shape a more inclusive and innovative future.

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  • Chris Dautel

    From an Engineering Intern to Head of Green Trains

    Joining Hitachi Rail fresh from University in 2014, Chris Dautel had no idea just how much his career was set to evolve. He was stepping into a small but ambitious engineering team of around 15 people in the UK. It felt like the perfect opportunity. 

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  • Rohan Mannion

    From Manchester to Ghana: How Volunteering Shaped my Apprenticeship Journey

    Volunteering has always been something I’ve been passionate about, so when the opportunity arose to dedicate part of my 80 hours of apprenticeship volunteering to a meaningful cause, I knew I had to take it. After extensive research, I chose to travel to Busua, a small village in Ghana, where I would be teaching children from underprivileged backgrounds...

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  • Martina Lazzari

    Strategy, Determination and Technical Knowledge: Essential Skills in Bidding

    Hear from Martina Lazzari, Head of Railway Bidding, to get the story behind her professional journey. She began her career as an Energy Management Engineer, then progressed to Hitachi Rail in the role of Head of Bidding Processes, for our billion-dollar rail projects.

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