Hitachi Rail is leading Kuala Lumpur’s digital transformation by providing innovative solutions and in-life service support for the long term for the Ampang Line, enabling increased efficiency, safety, and reliability throughout Malaysia’s transport network.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Hitachi Rail Expands Digital Solutions for Kuala Lumpur’s Ampang Line
Photo: Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail Powers Kuala Lumpur’s Smart Mobility Transformation

Hitachi Rail won the prestigious order to upgrade the Ampang Line in proof of Malaysia’s increasing smart urban transport investment. The scheme merges several radios in the course of enhancing the communication between the trains and the centers of control.

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The new data analytics and upgraded Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) of the company will facilitate the real time tracking and swift addressing of operational difficulties. The technologies boost the punctuality and the passenger’s comfort on the entire network.

Hitachi Rail Supports Long-Term Performance and Local Development

By its Long-Term Service Support (LTSS) program, the company shall keep the signaling and the train control systems in the following decade. The project aims at guaranteeing the maximum reliability and operational excellence.

This extended cooperation will assist Malaysia in realizing government performance objectives with low-grade maintenance interventions. The operators will be in possession of real-time insights mitigating disruptions and prolonging the asset life durations.

Alfie Drago, Asia-Pacific SRS Head of the company, stressed that such solutions integrate global knowledge with regional cooperation. He added that the project shows Hitachi Rail’s commitment towards skill development and knowledge transfer within the rail sector of Malaysia.

The firm also regards this agreement as one of the initiatives within the region of enhancing smart mobility infrastructure. Through the exchange of the knowledge of technologies, it contributes to the nation’s training of the workforce and public transport innovation.

Consequently, the travelers of Kuala Lumpur will enjoy less bumpy rides, increased security, and an environmentally friendlier transport network. The project exemplifies how innovative digitalization can define effective, environmentally friendly cities in Asia.

Source: railway-news.com

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What role does Hitachi Rail play in Malaysia’s Ampang Line modernization?

Hitachi Rail provides digital solutions and long-term service support to improve communication, reliability, and performance across Kuala Lumpur’s Ampang Line network.

How will the Long-Term Service Support (LTSS) program benefit Malaysia’s rail system?

The LTSS ensures consistent system maintenance, supports operational excellence, and helps meet government performance targets for sustainable infrastructure.

Can Hitachi Rail’s technology improve passenger experience in Kuala Lumpur?

Yes, its real-time data analytics and ATS enhancements improve punctuality, safety, and comfort, creating a smarter and more reliable urban transport system.

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