Digital workflow streamlines operations at sheetmetal firm A sheetmetal industry firm has committed to a project that will transform its operations to become entirely paperless.
Japan trade deal to support UK investors like Nissan and Hitachi The UK government has secured a historic free trade agreement with Japan, estimated to increase trade with the country by £15.2 billion.
Hitachi celebrates 5 years of rail production at Newton Aycliffe Today marks the five year anniversary of Hitachi Rail opening its train manufacturing plant in Newton Aycliffe, where 192 trains have been built to date.
Battery-powered light rail system to be made in Coventry An engineering company based in Coventry has been appointed the assembly contractor of a new battery-powered very light rail transit system for the city.
British-built machines could transform rolling stock production A specially developed Powerstir friction stir welding (FSW) machines with a 30m x 4m moving gantry could soon redefine the way leading rail manufacturers produce aluminium carriage bodies.
Hydrogen train programme gets £1 million more investment A plan to fast-track the hydrogen train industry in the UK has been announced.
Boris Johnson marks start of Siemens' Goole rail factory construction Prime minister Boris Johnson has marked the start of construction at Siemens Mobility’s new rail manufacturing facility in Goole, East Yorkshire.
New electric train battery agreement signed by Hitachi Rail A new exclusive agreement to develop battery packs for zero-emission trains in the UK has been signed by Hitachi Rail and Hyperdrive.
Hitachi Rail begins new phase of manufacturing at Newton Aycliffe Production of five electric trains has begun today, signalling the start of a new phase of manufacturing at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe factory.
Siemens selects training partner for new Goole rail factory Siemens Mobility has selected Selby College as the training partner for its new rail facility in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire.
Detailed plans submitted for Siemens rail factory in Goole Siemens Mobility has released new CGI images of its planned state-of-the-art rail manufacturing site in Goole, East Yorkshire.
Hitachi and Bombardier react to green light of HS2 by Boris Johnson Bombardier and Hitachi, who have submitted a joint bid to manufacture rolling stock for HS2, have reacted to the approval of HS2 by the Government.
Industry reacts to Boris Johnson giving green light to HS2 The Government has given the green light to HS2, the controversial high speed rail link that links London with the North of England.
HS2 expected to be approved by Boris Johnson within days Boris Johnson is expected to approve the HS2 rail project as the chancellor Sajid Javid has reportedly thrown his support behind the project.
Talgo confirms UK location for £10m rail innovation centre Talgo UK has taken another step towards bringing advanced rail skills and technology to Chesterfield with confirmation of its new innovation centre in the town.
Union blames Government for job losses at Hitachi Rail factory Unite, the UK and Ireland’s largest union, has challenged the Government to radically review its procurement policies after Hitachi Rail announced job cuts.
R&D centre for UK rail industry gets green light Plans for a new research, development and innovation centre for the UK rail sector in Goole has been revealed.
Hitachi to invest £8.5m at Newton Aycliffe train factory Hitachi Rail’s factory at Newton Aycliffe, Durham will this year complete one of the UK’s largest train manufacturing orders – the £5.7 billion, government-backed Inter City Express Programme (IEP).
23 new trains to be manufactured at Hitachi factory in Durham 23 new intercity trains will be manufactured at Hitachi Rail’s factory at Newton Aycliffe in north-east England as part of a £350 million order from First Trenitalia.
Made in Durham: Hitachi delivers five new intercity trains for Hull Hitachi Rail has delivered five state-of-the-art, bi-mode intercity trains – known as Class 802s – to Hull Trains as part of a £60 million deal.
Talgo agrees plans for train manufacturing site in Fife, Scotland Talgo, Scottish Enterprise and Transport Scotland have agreed a framework to develop a new train manufacturing facility in Fife, Scotland.
Siemens hires construction consultancy for Goole rail factory Siemens has appointed a construction consultancy to support the delivery of its new £200 million rail manufacturing plant in Goole, East Yorkshire.
HS2 review is missing key aspects of the programme to investigate – IMechE The Government announced yesterday it will conduct an independent review into the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, led by Douglas Oakervee.
Bombardier signs £133m train maintenance contract Bombardier Transportation has signed a new train services agreement (TSA) with Abellio and Eversholt Rail for the new East Midlands Railway franchise in the UK.
