Hitachi Rail has been awarded a significant contract to deliver advanced technologies for Sydney Metro West, a transformative infrastructure project connecting Greater Parramatta to the Sydney Central Business District (CBD) via a new 24-kilometre underground metro line.
As a subcontractor to the Metro Trains West Consortium—a joint venture between MTR Corporation and CRRC Corporation Limited—Hitachi Rail will provide Central Control Systems (CCS) and Integrated Communications (iCOM), ensuring seamless operations and enhanced passenger connectivity.
“This is a significant achievement for the Hitachi Rail team and enables a successful continuation of deployment of these technologies that have also been delivered for Sydney Metro Northwest, City and Southwest. We are delighted to continue our involvement in delivering state-of-the-art technologies to Sydney Metro enabling a world class metro service for Sydney commuters.” Says Sarfaraz Samnakay, Managing Director at Hitachi Rail ANZ.
Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.
Hitachi Rail is committed to driving the transition to sustainable mobility and has a clear focus on partnering with customers to rethink mobility. Its mission is to help every passenger, customer, and community enjoy the benefits of more connected, smooth, and sustainable transportation.
With a turnover of more than €7 billion and 24,000 employees in more than 50 countries, Hitachi Rail is a reliable partner for the world’s best transport companies. The company’s presence is global, but the company is local, with success based on developing local talent and investing in people and communities.
Its international expertise and experience covers every part of urban ecosystems, main lines and freight railways, from high-quality production and maintenance of rolling stock to digital signalling, payment systems and smart operations.
Hitachi Rail, famous for Japan’s iconic high-speed train, leverages the digital and artificial intelligence expertise of Hitachi Group companies to accelerate innovation and develop new technologies.
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