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Transforming Mobility: Hitachi Rail’s Vision for Smarter, Greener Journeys

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Why is Sustainable Mobility significant?

  • The transport sector is the world’s second-largest source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, contributing 23% of global CO2 emissions.1
  • In India, while the transport sector accounts for just 5% of gross value added (GVA), it is responsible for 12% of the nation’s CO2 emissions from energy use.1

Decarbonising transport is critical for India’s Net Zero journey, and rail mobility holds the key to driving this transformation.

Redefining Connectivity with Seamless Rail Mobility

Hitachi Rail, in partnership with the Indian Railways and metro authorities, is modernising rail infrastructure to address pressing challenges like train delays and congested corridors which makes rail the most sustainable and preferred mode of travel. From pioneering India’s first underwater metro to connecting Kashmir’s landscapes with the rest of the country, Hitachi Rail is reducing emissions, fostering connectivity, and enabling growth.

Transforming Indian Metros

Mumbai Metro Lines 2A, 2B, and 7

Decongesting India’s financial capital with reliable, efficient metro services.

Chennai Metro (Phase 2)

Integrating digital signalling, Automatic Train Operations (ATO), and GoA4 (Grades of Automation) technology for driverless trains.

Kolkata East-West Metro

India’s first underwater metro connects key hubs – Howrah, Sealdah, and Sector V – ensuring seamless urban transit.

Greater Noida Metro Aqua Line

Enhancing connectivity across Noida, Greater Noida, and Delhi NCR with a 29.7 km corridor.

Navi Mumbai Metro Rail

Revolutionising commutes in the Greater Mumbai Region through advanced rail technologies.

Advancing Indian Railways

Connecting Kashmir with the Heartland

The iconic USBRL connects serene Himalayan landscapes with the nation, redefining connectivity.

Western Dedicated Freight Corridor

Driving safer, digital, greener railways to reduce carbon emissions for supporting and enabling a Net Zero future.

India’s Largest Electronic Interlocking System

Optimising rail traffic at Juhi Yard, Kanpur, through distinguished rail technology.

Centralized Traffic Control (CTC)

Managing real-time operations on the Kanpur-Ghaziabad corridor with India’s first CTC system at Tundla.

Bi-Directional Automatic Signalling

Enhancing throughput and journey efficiency on the Ghaziabad-Aligarh segment for millions of passengers.

Hitachi Rail continues to demonstrate that sustainable innovation and connectivity can power India’s greener future and cherished journeys that elevate people’s quality of life.

Sources:

  • 1. https://teriin.org/project/roadmap-indias-energy-transition-transport-sector