As transport in the United Kingdom evolves to meet the demands of population growth, urbanisation and climate change, we partner with transport operators, cities and governments to deliver digital and sustainable solutions that reduce emissions, cut congestion and improve energy efficiency.
Driving the UK Mobility Transition
UK Impact
1M
Daily Journeys London Underground
2.6B
GBP Invested in UK Supply Chain Since 2015
300+
Trains Delivered Across the UK Since 2002
Our Locations
Hitachi Rail is a cornerstone of the UK’s rail industry. Operating across England, Scotland and Wales, we leverage an extensive network of depots, project sites and our factory in the North East. This infrastructure enables us to deliver world-class solutions in signalling, digital maintenance and telecom systems. Our skilled and diverse teams across the region, drive innovation, deliver results for our customers, and nurture the next generation of rail talent across the UK.
Our Solutions in Action
As a trusted partner to operators around the world, our global capabilities span every part of the urban, mainline and freight rail ecosystems. From high-quality manufacturing and maintenance of rolling stock to delivering secure digital signalling and smart operations, ticketing and payment solutions, we empower our customers to meet their operational and sustainability goals.
Products and Solutions
Rolling Stock
Hitachi Rail, the manufacturer of the iconic shinkansen bullet trains, has factories in Italy, the UK, and the USA. In the UK, we manufacture and maintain trains, supporting fleets nationwide from our North East factory and network of depots.
Products and Solutions
Mainline
Our ERTMS / ETCS digital signalling solutions improve capacity, safety, and efficiency across more than 26,000 km of mainline railways globally. In the UK, we partner with Network Rail on projects to modernise infrastructure, enhance operations, and increase reliability. Our success in modernising the London Underground signalling systems has laid the foundation for advancements across UK mainline networks, driving better performance and connectivity.
Products and Solutions
Urban
Our CBTC (Communication-Based Train Control) systems power over 4,600 km of urban railways in 100+ cities worldwide, improving efficiency and reliability. In the UK, our SelTrac ™ technology supports 60% of Transport for London's network, enabling over 1 million passenger journeys daily. This advanced signaling enhances capacity, reduces delays, and delivers faster, more reliable travel for passengers
Products and Solutions
Ticketing & Journey Planning
We support seamless travel for millions daily, processing over 50 million multimodal ticketing transactions across the UK. Our technology powers National Rail Enquiries, the UK’s primary journey planning platform and Darwin, Rail Delivery Group (RDG) and Network Rail’s national train-running system, enabling accurate, consistent updates on train services across the country. In Wales, our solutions are key in improving passenger experience and operational efficiency.
Partners
Hitachi Rail's commitment to long-term partnerships has led to an investment of over £2.6 billion in the UK supply chain since 2015. Our manufacturing and maintenance operations have contributed over £640 million gross value added to the UK economy, supporting over 9500 jobs across England, Scotland and Wales.
Colleagues
Hitachi Rail reflects the diversity of the people and places we serve, as a global business with a multi-cultural heritage dedicated to nurturing talent and growing local skills and knowledge. Our 3,500-strong workforce is the heart of our operations, with a strong focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a key driver to foster innovation and performance.
Stories from the UK
Opinion 24 July 2025 3 minute readCoding the Capital: Inspiring London’s Next Wave of Railway Engineers
Opinion 11 July 2025 3 minutes to readFrom Intern to Head of Green Trains: Chris Dautel
Opinion 09 July 2025 4 minute readCelebrating Railway 200: A Conversation with Mitsuo Iwasaki, Head of Japan Business at Hitachi Rail
Team Hitachi 23 June 2025 2 minute readDesigning Forward: My Journey in Signalling Design
Opinion 16 June 2025 3 minutes to readHitachi Rail Partners with Andy’s Man Club for Men’s Health Week
Opinion 27 May 2025 3 minutes to readThinking Differently: A Personal Reflection on Neurodiversity
Opinion 16 May 2025 3 minutes to readLeading with Purpose: How Everyday Leadership Builds Belonging
Insight 15 April 2025 3 minutes to readMaintaining Confidence as UK Railways Enters its Next 200 Years
Opinion 27 March 2025 4 minutes to readManaging Commitments: An Engineer’s Perspective on Women’s History Month
Team Hitachi 16 February 2025 3 minutes to readUnlocking Potential: How Apprenticeships Shape Careers
Opinion 15 February 2025 3 minutes to readTracey Keeling: Thriving as a Rail and Rail Systems Principal Engineer Apprentice at Hitachi Rail
Opinion 13 February 2025 3 minutes to readAndrea Cooper: Leading Supply Chain and Excelling as a Senior Leadership Apprentice at Hitachi Rail
