PRESS RELEASE | January 31, 2024
Willowglen Systems and Hitachi Rail partner on Toronto’s Ontario Line subway
Willowglen Systems is committed to improving rail automation and safety technology. Our platform integrates various rail subsystems to achieve a single streamlined system, allowing operators to gain a holistic view of the entire rail operational environment while passengers enjoy a safe and seamless experience.
Edmonton, Alberta, January 31, 2024 — Willowglen Systems and Hitachi Rail partner on the Ontario Line RSSOM project
Willowglen Systems announced on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, it has signed on to provide the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) solution for Connect 6ix, the project company delivering the Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance (RSSOM) contract for the Ontario Line subway in Toronto.
Willowglen will provide Hitachi Rail, trusted with building the signal system and operating and maintaining the subway for a 30-year term as part of the Connect 6ix consortium, with a SCADA solution fully integrated with the rest of the railway system. This will bring leading safety technology to the subway project, delivering the ability for operators to monitor the entire system efficiently from its operations, maintenance and storage facility in Toronto’s Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood.
PROJECT
The Ontario Line subway will span 15.6 kilometres, enhancing connectivity within Toronto and beyond. The line’s scope encompasses 15 stations, from Exhibition Place through the heart of downtown, ultimately connecting to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT (Line 5) at Don Mills Road.
Commuters will benefit from substantial time savings, with end-to-end travel taking less than 30 minutes, significantly reducing the current 70-minute transit journey. Furthermore, connections to over 40 other travel options, including TTC’s Line 1 and Line 2, three GO Transit rail lines, and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, will help alleviate crowding across the existing transit network.
GLOBAL RAILWAY EXPERIENCE
With a global footprint spanning 32 metro rail lines and covering over 700 km of track and 460 stations worldwide, Willowglen Systems ensures the safety of 3.5 billion metro-rail passengers annually. Our track record underscores our unwavering commitment to safety, efficiency, and innovation. In addition, our rail automation solution meets the cybersecurity and safety standards mandated in Europe and the Americas.
ABOUT WILLOWGLEN SYSTEMS INC.
Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Willowglen Systems leads the charge in rail automation technology. Our mission is to revolutionize rail transportation by enhancing operational efficiency and public safety. Equipped with a robust portfolio of technological innovations, we cater to stakeholders’ needs, delivering value-added services such as main automation contracting and round-the-clock cybersecurity coverage. Discover more about Willowglen Systems at www.willowglensystems.com.
ABOUT HITACHI RAIL
Hitachi Rail is connecting the future of mobility – helping every passenger, customer and community enjoy the benefits of more seamless, sustainable journeys. The company’s pioneering technology enables more than 18 billion passenger journeys and helps to transport millions of tonnes of freight every year. As a trusted partner to operators around the world, Hitachi Rail delivers every part of the railway, from manufacturing and maintaining high speed bullet trains to digital signalling infrastructure and more. Hitachi Rail is delivering value for its customers through Digital Transformation. The company’s new Smart Mobility and Digital Asset Management solutions are cutting costs, carbon and congestion, while offering more choice and convenience to passengers than ever before. With over 14,000 employees in 38 countries, the company is growing and looking to recruit diverse talent now. Find out about more by visiting hitachirail.com or hitachirail.com/careers/.
Media Contact: Christine Louie, Communications Specialist
E: christine.louie@willowglensystems.com T: 1 (403) 880-1492
