Hitachi Rail Italy controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Washington Metro 4000-series retirement
The Washington Metro 4000-series vehicles were retired after concerns that included an incorrect speed-limit display in manual mode, following earlier door-related incidents involving the fleet.
2016
IC4 delivery and reliability problems
The Danish IC4 programme missed its original delivery schedule by several years and experienced continuing technical problems. DSB announced a future withdrawal of the trains.
2013
Fyra V250 reliability controversy
The V250 trains supplied for the Dutch-Belgian Fyra service were delivered years late and suffered severe technical and reliability problems after entering service. NMBS/SNCB withdrew from the project and cancelled its contract.
2000
Sirio tram performance concerns in Gothenburg
Gothenburg reported late delivery and operational problems with Sirio trams, including corrosion, excessive track damage, air-conditioning malfunctions and poor ride quality.
2000
Stockholm signalling contract dispute
A delayed metro signalling project for Stockholm's red line was cancelled after years of work. The dispute over advance payments proceeded to arbitration.