TOKYO & HO CHI MINH, Dec 24, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: TYO:, “Hitachi (OTC:)”) has provided a complete electrical and mechanical system for Ho Chi Minh City urban railway Line 1 in Vietnam, and the new line was opened on December 22.

Line 1 is Ho Chi Minh City’s first urban railway project. It is a 19.7 km train line (the underground section has 3 stations and the elevated section has 11 stations) connecting Ben Thanh Station in the center of Ho Chi Minh City to Suoi Tien Terminal Station in the north- east of the city where there is an important bus terminal leading. to the northern provinces.

The line was built using yen loan funds provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Hitachi provided the system which includes 17 train sets (51 cars), state-of-the-art Communications- Based Train Control (CBTC) signaling system, telecommunication system including wireless train radio system, power supply system, platform screen doors, automatic fare collection system, overhead wire and track construction, and train yard facilities.

In Vietnam, the rapid increase in road traffic volume as a result of economic growth has become a serious issue. Through this project, Hitachi will support the growth of more sustainable transportation.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve the challenges of customers and society with Indigenous solutions using IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting the digital transformation of our customers; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributes to a decarbonized society through energy and train systems, and “Connective Industries” – connects products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim to grow through co-creation with our customers. The company’s revenue as 3 sectors for the fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) amounted to 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com.

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