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Hitachi move to UK

I think Alistair Dormer will need to answer at least two questions before we get really excited about this announcement:

1. Did Hitachi consider one of the Northern cities as a location for its HQ, as an alternative to London? If not, why not?

2. Will managers and designers be recruited within the UK or is it the intention to transfer staff (en masse) from Tokyo?

Finally, there will have to be an agreement between the EU and the government in Tokyo on the question of allowing European rail companies access to the Japanese market. Otherwise, the likes of DB, SNCF and others will remain totally loyal to their respective domestic suppliers.

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