Hitachi-Alstom High Speed
The Big Rail Diversity Challenge
Hitachi–Alstom High Speed is an unincorporated joint venture between Hitachi Rail and Alstom, formed to design, build and maintain the next generation of high‑speed rolling stock for the UK’s HS2 programme.
Bringing together the global expertise, innovation and engineering excellence of two leading rail manufacturers, the joint venture combines international best practice with strong UK delivery capability.
Collaboration is critical in Hitachi-Alstom High Speed and that is why our team also includes representatives of our customer HS2 and the Shadow Operator, WCPD.
"Hitachi and Alstom, Hitachi-Alstom High-Speed, are proud to take part in The Big Rail Diversity Challenge as a united joint venture, delivering the HS2 rolling stock programme. Our participation reflects a shared belief that diverse and inclusive teams are fundamental to building a stronger, more innovative rail industry. As two global organisations working together on a nationally significant project, the joint venture brings together people from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences.
The Big Rail Diversity Challenge provides a powerful platform to celebrate this collaboration, reinforcing the value of gender balance, inclusion and teamwork in a practical, engaging way. It allows our colleagues from across both organisations to connect beyond day-to-day roles, strengthening relationships and fostering a genuine sense of shared identity.
The event also aligns strongly with our wider commitments to developing future talent, promoting positive role models and supporting initiatives that improve the attractiveness of rail as a career. By participating alongside customers, partners and peers from across the sector, we are proud to visibly demonstrate our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to play an active role in shaping a more collaborative, representative and resilient future for UK rail."
