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A commuter reports frequent overcrowding on GWR trains from Oxford to London due to smaller replacement trains caused by diesel engine issues, leading to delays, missed trains, and passenger dissatisfaction, with GWR working to address the problem.
Westinghouse announced an agreement with the Trump administration to build at least $80 billion worth of new nuclear reactors in the US, involving collaborations with GE Vernova and Hitachi, though details and official confirmation are currently lacking.
Hitachi's shares jumped over 9% following its announcement of a partnership with OpenAI to develop AI infrastructure and data centers globally, boosting investor confidence amid mixed economic signals in Japan and global markets.
Battery-powered trains are being developed in the UK as a greener alternative to diesel engines, with Hitachi testing a 'tri-mode' train that uses lithium batteries to reduce fuel consumption. These trains can switch between power sources and recharge on electrified tracks, potentially saving on infrastructure costs. While battery trains are already in use in Japan and Germany, safety concerns exist due to the risk of lithium battery fires. However, extensive testing and safety measures, such as heat shields and cooling units, have been implemented to mitigate these risks.
A recent study by Secure Data Recovery tested 2,007 broken HDDs from six manufacturers to determine their reliability and lifespan. Toshiba came out on top with an average lifespan of 34,799 hours, while Hitachi finished last with only 18,632 hours. Seagate and Western Digital HDDs clocked in around the mid-20,000-hour ranges, while Samsung scored just over 19,000 hours, barely better than Hitachi. The study also found that higher pending sector counts are an indicator that the device is headed for failure.