Hitachi Rail outlines its digital vision for Australia at AusRAIL PLUS 2025
The company highlights its ETCS leadership, AI-powered solutions and high-speed rail expertise for a sustainable national network.
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At AusRAIL PLUS 2025, Hitachi Rail reaffirmed its long-term commitment to transforming mobility in Australia and its leadership in sustainable, digital rail solutions.
Hitachi Rail has a strong footprint in the country, with more than 650 people based across Brisbane, Perth and Sydney, supporting customers as they move towards a new generation of digital rail infrastructure. The company is deploying ETCS Level 2 as a next-generation signalling platform within the Cross River Rail program and other key projects in Queensland. Its pioneering train control innovations are also reshaping heavy-haul operations in Western Australia, with multiple “world firsts” delivered together with Rio Tinto and Roy Hill.
In his Aus RAIL PLUS 2025 opening keynote, Giuseppe Marino, Global CEO of Hitachi Rail, outlined a bold vision for Australia: a rapid shift towards a digital, sustainable and resilient rail network capable of supporting the country’s long-term economic, social and environmental ambitions.
“Globally, railways are powering the transition to more sustainable and connected societies. Australia is combining its strong vision and capabilities to work towards a smarter, more efficient and modern network to the benefit of the country,” said Marino.
Australia’s commitment to ETCS and digital signalling is a critical step toward a globally leading network. Digital platforms such as Hitachi Rail’s AI-powered HMAX will help operators unlock value from data through predictive maintenance, real-time diagnostics and autonomous decision-making.
At AusRAIL PLUS, Hitachi Rail is also showcasing its high-speed rail expertise—from Japan’s iconic Shinkansen to Italy’s ETR1000, presented in Melbourne as a “platform for sustainable growth”, designed for interoperability, energy efficiency and a superior passenger experience.
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