Hitachi in the UK
Hitachi Europe Ltd.
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Ditton Park, Riding Court Road, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9LL, UK
We are working to connect solutions within Energy and Mobility, both physically and digitally to deliver net-zero.
Our UK Presence
The UK has been Hitachi’s European ‘home’ since our headquarters were established in 1981. Today, we are proud to be a major global investor in the UK – delivering supply-chain benefits, supporting local economies, and creating long-term value for communities. From helping to diversify the UK’s energy mix, to tackling major transportation challenges and supporting the transformation of key UK industries, the examples below highlight just some of the ways Hitachi is driving meaningful value to the UK and its people.
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Hitachi delivered the first intercity trial of a battery-powered train, paving the way for a £500 million order and making it the first company to build battery trains domestically
Hitachi supplies electron microscopy equipment to UK academic institutions and semiconductor manufacturers, supporting advanced research and development
Hitachi technology powers key green energy infrastructure, including connecting the world’s largest operating wind farm, Dogger Bank, to the grid, and one of the world’s longest underwater interconnectors between the UK and Norway
Hitachi provides the Mary Rose Trust’s conservation team with handheld XRF analysers, used regularly to investigate and characterise materials in their historical collection
Hitachi manages the IT systems that support the manufacturing of 1.5 million Nissan cars per year, ensuring efficient production operations
Hitachi supports large UK banks in operating core data storage and data protection infrastructure globally, including data replication, with over 100 specialists monitoring and maintaining these systems
Hear how we are shaping the future of UK transport
Reliable and sustainable transport is essential to keeping the UK moving.
At Hitachi, we support the country’s transport network by working closely with operators to digitize services and reduce carbon across the system.
Through digital technologies such as HMAX, we deliver valuable solutions for partners including FirstGroup. This smart maintenance platform uses real-time monitoring that predicts issues before they happen. Strengthening reliability, optimizing performance, and helping rail services run seamlessly.
By combining data-driven insights with digital innovation, we supporting transport operators such as FirstGroup, in delivering reliable and sustainable transport across the UK.
