Hitachi Rail has partnered with Invest Ontario as part of a more than C$100m (£56m) investment to upgrade its world-leading Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling technology.
Hitachi Rail aims to develop a new generation of its CBTC technology, SelTrac (G9), which will integrate artificial intelligence, 5G communications, edge and cloud computing.
The rail company hopes that the next generation system will offer transit operators worldwide lower costs, minimised carbon footprint and enhanced passenger experience.
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The investment also includes the expansion of Hitachi Rail’s workforce in Toronto, Ontario, creating 100 new jobs and retaining 1,000 highly skilled positions in its York Mills office, including R&D and engineering roles.
Urban rail signalling managing director at Hitachi Rail Ziad Rizk said: “The over C$100m (£56m) investment in the next generation of our world-leading SelTracTM technology is hugely exciting – and we are grateful to the Government of Ontario and Invest Ontario for their support.
“By integrating AI, 5G, edge and cloud computing, our system will allow urban rail transportation operators around the globe to improve passenger journeys and operate more efficiently.
“This Ontario-invented technology is a Canadian success story that is creating jobs and boosting economic growth.”
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