Hitachi-led group wins $6.7bn driverless subway train contract in Canada

Japanese manufacturer to operate and maintain Toronto rail line for 30 years

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The subway trains that will be delivered by Hitachi will be completely driverless, as seen in this artist's depiction. (Image courtesy of Hitachi Rail)

YOICHIRO HIROI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- A group led by Hitachi has won a contract worth 9 billion Canadian dollars ($6.7 billion) to supply and operate driverless subway trains for a new rail line in Canada.

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