These successes are among innovations and initiatives that both historical partners are collaborating on, continuously striving to realise meaningful technical innovation to increase metro efficiency, and passenger experience.
Alberto Parrondo - Hitachi Rail
Combat congestion and boost productivity
Challenge
Combat congestion and boost productivity in one of the world’s fastest-growing cities. Slash carbon emissions and provide businesses with a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solution of transport. Supporting the vision of its leadership to achieve their sustainable development goals.
Complete technology package
Solution
A complete technology package including: SelTrac™ CBTC for reliable driverless operations, AI powered centralised platform that acts as a central command control centre, multi-modal ticketing and integrated telecommunications, security, passenger information systems and Automatic Train Control systems.
15% energy savings
Impact
In partnership with RTA, Hitachi Rail achieved significant 15% energy savings on Dubai Metro lines. Route 2020 (Red Line) successfully provided services for the 25 million visitors that attended the Expo 2020 event – contributing to Dubai’s objective of being the world’s smartest city.