Getting Britain Back On Track: A case study on the importance of rail investment

OCTOBER 2023

A new report launched by Hitachi Rail and the Purpose Coalition assesses the importance of investment in the rail industry in Britain, particularly looking at its socio-economic impact.

The report provides a detailed assessment of the economic benefits of Hitachi Rail’s footprint in the UK, which delivers an annual £654 million gross value to the UK economy and supports almost 10,000 jobs across Scotland, Wales and England. 

More importantly the report also examines the social value Hitachi’s £2.6bn investment in the UK economy and the benefits of the improved connectivity that 286 Hitachi mainline passenger trains deliver. The report also highlights how Hitachi Rail is more than train manufacturer or maintainer by investing in building a skilled talent pipeline, raising aspirations and enriching communities through social and economic connection.