Hitachi Rail has integrated NVIDIA’s advanced IGX Thor platform into its HMAX digital asset management system, enabling faster data processing, real-time analytics, and improved efficiency across global rail networks.

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

Hitachi Rail integrates NVIDIA AI to boost digital transformation
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Hitachi Rail accelerates AI-driven railway operations

Hitachi Rail became the first transportation company to implement NVIDIA’s IGX Thor platform for real-time AI at the edge. The system delivers up to eight times more computing power and double the connectivity of earlier solutions.

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Because of this technology, the company can process data directly on trains and in infrastructure systems, dramatically reducing delays in maintenance and decision-making. The faster insights allow operators to optimize performance and reliability more effectively.

Giuseppe Marino, CEO of Hitachi Rail, said AI and data are revolutionizing mobility, and the company’s latest adoption of NVIDIA IGX Thor sets a new standard for operational excellence.

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The adoption of IGX Thor aligns with Hitachi Group’s broader Lumada 3.0 strategy, which integrates artificial intelligence and data with infrastructure expertise. This initiative strengthens Hitachi Rail’s commitment to sustainable, data-driven transport solutions.

In 2024, Hitachi Rail launched the HMAX platform to provide intelligent asset management across trains, signalling, and infrastructure. One year later, it opened a $100 million digital factory near Washington, D.C., dedicated to producing advanced metro trains for North America.

The collaboration with NVIDIA supports Hitachi’s long-term goal of combining digital and operational technologies. As a result, customers gain access to powerful real-time analytics that improve asset utilization, passenger experience, and network sustainability.

Through its Social Innovation Business, Hitachi continues to integrate IT and operational technologies to achieve a balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility. The company’s approach underscores its global leadership in reliable, AI-driven railway modernization.

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What is Hitachi Rail’s HMAX platform?

HMAX is a digital asset management system that uses AI and real-time data analytics to improve railway operations and predictive maintenance across trains and infrastructure.

How does Hitachi Rail use NVIDIA IGX Thor?

Hitachi Rail applies NVIDIA IGX Thor for edge AI processing, enabling faster, safer, and more efficient decision-making within rail systems worldwide.

Why is Hitachi Rail investing in AI technology?

Because artificial intelligence enhances reliability, reduces downtime, and supports sustainable mobility, Hitachi Rail integrates AI to optimize global transport networks.

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