Hitachi has won a £350 million contract to build 23 intercity trains at its factory in Newton Aycliffe.

Hitachi wins contract to build 23 new trains

Hitachi is in the running to become one of the companies that could build the next generation of high speed trains for the HS2 line.

Hitachi in the running for HS2 contract

Hitachi Rail is set to take on new apprentices at its manufacturing site in Newton Aycliffe. 

Hitachi Rail Europe is among the bidders hoping to win the £2.75bn contract to build 60 trains at its Newton Aycliffe site.

Hitachi will launch its first Intercity Express train built at its manufacturing plant in County Durham.

The trains, built in Newton Aycliffe and for use by Hull Trains, will be capable of running on both electric and diesel power

Work has started to facilitate a new business park in County Durham, which it is hoped will create 3,200 jobs

Hitachi is set to take on 150 new workers at its plant in Newton Aycliffe, in County Durham. 

A brand new £82 million train building factory is opening in Newton Aycliffe

Hitachi has been named by Dutch rail operator, Abellio, as the preferred supplier for 70 new electric trains to serve Scotland.