Hitachi Rail has achieved impressive success on the Skyline light metro line in Honolulu, ensuring a metro train technical readiness coefficient of 99.6%, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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This was reported by Lori Kahikina, Executive Director of the Honolulu HART Rapid Transit Division, summarizing the first half of operations.

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This indicator is undoubtedly a significant achievement in public transportation, confirming the reliability and quality of the delivered trains.

Hitachi Rail has supplied 20 unmanned trains to the capital of the Hawaiian Islands and is responsible for their technical maintenance.

Each four-car train is capable of carrying up to 800 passengers, providing a high level of comfort and transportation efficiency.

The maximum operational speed is 105 km/h, making Hitachi Rail trains not only reliable but also fast.

Despite the difficulties encountered during the launch of the line, including delays due to discovered defects in the train bodies, Hitachi Rail has demonstrated a high level of responsibility and readiness to promptly address emerging issues.

This success not only enhances the company’s reputation but also represents an important step in the development of public transportation in Honolulu, providing residents and visitors of the island with a reliable and comfortable means of transportation.

Photo: Honolulu Rail Transit

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