Hitachi Rail and SYMCA to Deliver the Future of South Yorkshire Supertram

Hitachi Rail and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) have signed a new 15-year Technology Partner Framework Agreement, which will underpin the next generation of technology modernisation on the South Yorkshire Supertram network

The agreement establishes Hitachi Rail as SYMCA's long-term strategic technology partner for the Supertram network. It marks another milestone in SYMCA's plans to futureproof the region's light rail infrastructure and enhance passenger services, connecting communities and helping to build a bigger and better economy.

Under the framework, Hitachi Rail will support the renewal of core Supertram systems, providing modern, digitally enabled solutions that enhance operational performance and passenger experience. The partnership aligns with SYMCA's broader strategy to create a world-class public transport network for South Yorkshire and drive growth to create a cleaner, greener, healthier, wealthier and happier South Yorkshire.

With more than 200 employees based in Doncaster, Hitachi Rail brings a strong local footprint alongside its global rail expertise. The new framework is expected to create further opportunities for local jobs, skills development and supply chain engagement in the North of England.

About Supertram and the Framework
Supertram has been a vital part of South Yorkshire's public transport system, connecting communities across the region since 1994. The new Technology Partner Framework signed between SYMCA and Hitachi Rail establishes a 15-year foundation for investment, innovation, and renewal across the network's core systems and assets.

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