Hitachi to move rail HQ from Japan to UK as it eyes HS2

Manufacturer of the first bullet train comes to UK in 'incredible vote of confidence’ for Britain

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HITACHI, the Japanese engineering and electronics firm that built the first bullet train, is planning to move its international rail headquarters from Japan to the United Kingdom.

The move has been described as "unusual" for a Japanese company, and an "incredible vote of confidence" for the UK.

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