Hitachi's train car plant in Maryland. Photo: Courtesy of the company
The factory plans to produce 20 train cars per month, creating 1,300 jobs.
It is expected to generate an economic impact of about 350 million dollars annually.
The Japanese company hopes that the new plant, which uses cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence, will help expand its North American train car business.
Hitachi CEO Toshiaki Tokunaga said that the plant "brings together expertise in a wide range of fields including digital and AI technologies, not just manufacturing insights."
The 29,000-square-meter plant plans to supply over 600 train cars in Washington and nearby areas.
It has received an order from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for subway cars.
Hitachi spent over 30 million dollars on the digital aspects of the factory to monitor supply chains and the manufacturing process.
It also utilizes 3D printers to produce parts.
In order to minimize its environmental impact, the plant will not dispose of industry waste at landfills.
The plant is targeting net zero emissions of carbon dioxide as it installs solar panels and receives energy from renewable sources.
It plans to utilize AI to enhance energy efficiency.
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