日立：华盛顿特区的256项地铁合同：将于2024年交付
2021年3月17日
日立：
华盛顿都会区运输局：
我们已经签署了设计和制造多达800辆地铁车厢的合同，金额为2398亿日元。
在美国建立工厂，以加快铁路系统业务的增长。
为当地就业创造和经济发展做出贡献。
日立铁路华盛顿：
我们已经与美国华盛顿都会区运输局签订了合同，设计和制造256辆8000系列地铁车。
该合同包括“最多800辆汽车的可选设计和制造合同”。
此外，日立铁路公司计划为这次将在美国交付的新机车建造一座新工厂。
华盛顿都会区运输局：
它是美国的主要公共交通系统，
它在所有6条地铁线上都拥有91个车站，
目前有1,292辆车在运营。
总延伸距离为118英里（约190公里）。
新车8000系列：
这次，日立铁路交付了新的8000系列。
改进再生制动和通风系统，
高清摄像机和增强的安全性，
轻巧，安全，高效的驾驶。
第一辆车将于2024年交付。
华盛顿都会区运输局
首席执行官Paul J.Wiedefeld：
对8000系列和新机车车辆的投资将有助于乘客安全，区域经济发展和创造就业机会。
https://www.hitachi.co.jp/New/cnews/month/2021/03/0317d.pdf
Hitachi Rail Awarded up to $2.2 Billion 8000-series Railcar Contract with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Vehicles to be Assembled in U.S. Company’s U.S. Market Growth Accelerating, Creating Jobs and Deeper Local Investment
A rendering of 8000-series Railcar
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2021
Hitachi Rail Washington, LLC.
has been awarded a contract worth up to $2.2 billion with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
to design and build 256 of the 8000-series railcar vehicle. The Contract includes options, if exercised, to build up to 800.
Among the nation’s premier public transit providers, the heavy rail system covers
a combined 118 miles, with six rail lines,
91 stations and some 1,292 railcars.
More than half of the region’s jobs are within a half-mile radius of all Metro stations.
“Investing in the 8000-series railcars, is an investment in safe, reliable transportation for Metro’s customers and an investment in the region we serve by contributing to the local economy,” said Metro General Manager/CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld.
“This is a win-win that supports the future of Metro, the local economy, and job creation throughout the National Capital Region.”
The new 8000-series railcars
are designed to be lighter, safer and more energy-efficient with improved regenerative braking technology, ventilation system improvements, high-definition cameras and stringent cybersecurity requirements to enhance security.
The new vehicles
will further improve customers’ on-board experience with more digital screens and real-time information, dynamic maps, electrical outlets for charging personal devices, and additional hand-holds throughout the interior.
The initial pilot vehicles are expected to be delivered in 2024.
With many partnerships, Hitachi Rail’s assembly plants are serving customers in Baltimore, Honolulu and Miami.