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'A-train', an Aluminum Vehicle Developed Based on a New Concept

[Image] 'A-train', an aluminum vehicle developed based on a new concept

  1. Part 1 What is the 'A-train'?
  2. Part 2 In-depth exploration of the eco aspects of the 'A-train'
  3. Part 3 Evolving 'A-train'

The 'A-train' is a rail vehicle system that keeps evolving to not only meet the needs of the times with advanced technology, but also to show consideration for future needs and issues.

Super Eco-Technology Highlight

[Image] Hirofumi Sakamoto, Chief Engineer, Vehicle System Design Department, Kasado Transportation Systems

An interview with a key thought-leader responsible for vehicle system design.

Hirofumi Sakamoto, Chief Engineer, Vehicle System Design Department, Kasado Transportation Systems Division
Mr. Sakamoto was born in Yamaguchi Prefecture where Kasado Works, Hitachi's vehicle construction section, is located. He is a young highly and respected Engineer who will lead the future of the Vehicle System Design Department. Mr. Sakamoto's first milestone after joining the company was to draw up a structural plan of Tokyo Monorail's vehicle body. His hobbies include taking　long rides on his motorcycle, he recently went on a five-day trip to Kagoshima on his motorcycle.

[Image] Kasado Works

Kasado Works

The Rail Vehicle Section of Hitachi produced steam locomotives and is regarded as a pioneer of Japanese rail vehicle technologies since its inception. Since then it has paved the way for the future of rail vehicles with advanced technologies, including bullet trains, monorail cars and the aluminum body A-train.

'A-train', an aluminum vehicle developed based on a new concept
  1. Part 1 What is the 'A-train'?
  2. Part 2 In-depth exploration of the eco aspects of the 'A-train'
  3. Part 3 Evolving 'A-train'