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Multi-million pound deal secured to save Newton Aycliffe Hitachi factory

Hitachi in Newton Aycliffe employs 750 people and was facing a gap in orders.

6 Dec

Transport Secretary to meet with Hitachi over Newton Aycliffe plant future

Ahead of the meeting in London, Louise Haigh says she will work to "safeguard jobs and secure a sustainable future" for Hitachi over the coming months.

24 Jul

Labour government 'urgently exploring options' to save Hitachi factory

The Department for Transport has confirmed it is looking at how to support jobs in Newton Aycliffe as part of a commitment to the rail manufacturing industry.

10 Jul

Sir Keir Starmer says Hitachi train factory jobs must be protected

Gap in orders at Hitachi factory prompt concerns over its future

Report calls for standards review following Hitachi train cracks

Cracks in trains caused by excess movement and salt in the air, report finds

Safety report reveals why cracks were found on North East made high speed trains

High speed trains made in the North East return to service after safety checks

GWR trains: More services but less carriages after Hitachi safety concerns

Third day of rail disruption due to cracks in Hitachi trains

Railway services disrupted as high-speed trains checked for cracks

Hitachi wins contract to build 23 new trains

Nuclear power? Hitachi says 'no thanks, it’s not worth the risk'

Hitachi suspends work on multi-billion pound nuclear plant in Wales