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Hitachi

Based in Japan.

History

  1. 1910

    Founded in Ibaraki Prefecture by Namihei Odaira.

    Source

  2. 1924

    Completed Japan's first mainline electric locomotive.

    Source

  3. 2015

    Bought AnsaldoBreda, which became Hitachi Rail Italy.

    Source

Multiple units and railmotors

Class Built at Number Years Notes
Walkers/Hitachi Electric Tilt Train (300 series)Maryborough, with Walkers Limited21998Two 6-car trains

References

'Hitachi', Wikipedia (accessed October 2026)
'Hitachi Rail', Wikipedia (accessed October 2026)

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