Entire city’s transport network is digitally connected with Hitachi’s new smart mobility suite

In a move that aims to change how people around the world will travel in towns and cities, Hitachi Rail has digitally connected public and private hire transport across an entire Italian city. The milestone has been achieved using technology from Hitachi’s newly-launched smart mobility suite called Lumada Intelligent Mobility Management.

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Global smart ticketing industry is expected to reach US$17.2bn by 2027

The smart Ticketing Market is majorly driven by its significant adoption in several public transportation companies. For instance, in August 2021, the Conduent Transportation, a global business unit of Conduent Incorporated announced successful implementation and released a contactless payment system that allows direct purchase of tickets on trams managed by Tramvie Elettriche Bergamasche (TEB), a bus

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Hitachi Rail agrees to acquire Thales’ ground transportation systems business for €1.66bn

Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Rail agreed to acquire Thales‘ Ground Transportation Systems business for an enterprise value of €1,660 million. The final purchase price will be determined after customary adjustments typical for a transaction of this nature.

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