Rhagades were found in several Hitachi vehicles operating in the United Kingdom, resulting in a series of suspensions on high-speed rail lines connecting London and other parts of the world.
Vehicles manufactured by Hitachi, Ltd. are running on the British railroad lines, and when a regular inspection of "Class 800", which has been in operation since 2017, was conducted over 8 days, multiple vehicles with cracks were found. ..
The cracks were found in the parts used when lifting the vehicle during maintenance and inspection, and it is said that there is no problem with normal operation, but Hitachi has stopped the operation of all vehicles and conducted inspections as a preventive measure. Did.
As a result, cracks were found in other vehicles, and the cause is under investigation.
Although some of the vehicles that had no problems have been re-operated, many are currently being checked for safety by operators and authorities, and due to this effect, on the 10th, the high-speed railway connecting London with northern Scotland and western Wales, etc. There were a series of suspensions on the route.
The British government has indicated that it will take some time before it is fully reopened.
Hitachi has received an order for a project to introduce a new rolling stock on a line connecting major cities in the United Kingdom, and is trying to use its track record in the birthplace of railways to expand its business overseas.
Hitachi, Ltd. "Preventive measures that prioritize safety"
Regarding the inspection of all vehicles, Hitachi explained that it was a preventive measure that puts safety first, and said, "We apologize for the inconvenience caused to passengers and businesses." I have commented.