Feb 29, 2024 08:00 GMT

Hitachi Rail to deliver new generation

trains for Naples Metro Line 6 in €200m
deal
The order will be carried out at Hitachi rail’s factories in Naples and Pistoia.

Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to supply new generation trains for
Naples Metro Line 6 by the Municipality of Naples. The €200 million contract
will see Hitachi Rail manufacturer 22 trains for the line.

Measuring a total length of 39 meters and with a capacity of 290 passengers,

the trains will be equipped with Automatic Train Protection (ATP). The
technology will ensure both safe operation of the trains, as well as an
innovative air conditioning system designed to guarantee high levels of
comfort for passengers in all seasons.

Hitachi Rail will manufacture the new trains at its factory sites in Pistoia and
Naples. Phase one of the contract will include the construction of the first six
new bidirectional metropolitan trains. The first six trains will enter service
from 2026, and will contribute to progressively increasing service frequency,
helping to grow capacity and comfort for passengers.

"Hitachi Rail is committed to providing sustainable and innovative mobility

solutions worldwide," said Luca D'Aquila, COO Hitachi Rail Group. "We believe
that public transport, and in particular urban transport, plays a crucial role in
bringing people and communities closer to an integrated and increasingly
sustainable mobility ecosystem. Our reliable, safe and comfortable transport
systems can encourage the greater use of green mass transport, helping to
drive a modal shift away from private transport, delivering increasingly
connected and green cities".

The Mayor of Naples, Gaetano Manfredi, said: "It is a fundamental step to

enhance rail transport in the city with the latest generation trains that
guarantee efficiency and safety to users. The Administration's efforts to equip
the city with an increasingly articulated and technologically advanced
transport system continue”.

"In the summer of this year, line 6 will be opened for use in the Mostra-
Municipio section using the existing trains, 25 meters long and with a
capacity of 200 passengers, maintained as mechanics and electronics and
enhanced with safety instrumentation to protect the march" said the
Councilor for Mobility Edoardo Cosenza "By summer 2026 we will have the
gradual transition to the new 39-meter trains and a capacity of 290
passengers as per the contract signed with Hitachi, improving carrying
capacity and comfort. Subsequently, there will be a gradual transition to new
trains in double composition (580 passengers) with a frequency of 4.5
minutes. Line 6 will involve the large basin of Bagnoli, Fuorigrotta, Chiaia
and then Posillipo, making it connected with Piazza Municipio with an
interchange on Line 1".

ENDS
About Hitachi Rail:

Hitachi Rail is connecting the future of mobility - helping every passenger,

customer and community enjoy the benefits of more seamless, sustainable
transport.

With innovative technology and world-leading delivery capabilities, Hitachi

Rail is a trusted partner to customers and consortia partners globally. The
company is an expert in every part of the railway: from train manufacturing
and maintenance to digital signalling and smart mobility. Its pioneering
products, such as the iconic high speed bullet train, enable billions of
passenger journeys and the transport of millions of tonnes of freight, every
year.

Drawing on the powerful expertise of the wider Hitachi group companies,

Hitachi Rail is uniquely placed to further enhance its offer to customers
through pioneering new digital solutions and services.

In FY22, Hitachi Rail had revenues of over €5bn. The company has almost
15,000 employees in 38 countries, and it invests in its diverse and talented
teams.

Hitachi Rail’s business is local, but its reach is global. With deep roots in its
communities, the company is committed to delivering sustainable progress
for all.

Find out about more by visiting hitachirail.com

Contacts

Ed Brown
Global Media Relations
ed.brown@hitachirail.com
+44 7850 071287