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Development History

2016-2024 Ranked first in China's urban rail market share for 9 consecutive years

  • 2007-2009
  • 2010
  • 2011-2013
  • 2014-2020
  • 2021-2024

Start-up and Preparation Period

The company's predecessor commenced research and development on rail transit technologies, focusing on early technical accumulation for key equipment in the high-speed rail sector. During this time, a core team and R&D system were established.

  • 2007
    Technology applied in the high-speed rail field

    Breakthrough: The product was applied in the 300 km/h CRH EMU trains.

  • 2008
    Benchmark project unveiled

    Milestone: PIS was first applied in the Beijing-Tianjin intercity railway

  • 2009
    Market expansion

    Business extension: Market share expanded by entering the Wuhan-Guangzhou High-Speed Railway Line.

Establishment and Genesis Year

Brand establishment and high-speed rail layout

Huaqi Intelligent was officially founded in Suzhou, establishing rail transit intelligence as its core development direction, transitioning from technical exploration to professional operation.

  • 2010
    Headquarters establishment and strategic initiative

    Strategic layout: The company settled its headquarters in Suzhou and initiated professional development strategies.

Business Expansion Period

Business expansion from high-speed rail to metro

By overcoming technical barriers, the company broadened its business scope from high-speed rail to the urban rail transit (metro) market, successfully wined bids for multiple metro projects and realized the diversified layout of the domestic rail transit market.

  • 2011
    Technology iteration and high-speed rail breakthrough

    Product upgrade: The second-generation PIS was applied in the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail and received industry recognition.

  • 2012-2013
    Urban rail market development and system certification
    Market expansion:

    Entered into Suzhou Metro Line 2 and Tram Line 1, establishing a presence in urban rail.

    Achieved IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) system certification for the first time.

International Leap Period

Global layout from domestic to international

Huaqi Intelligent began to explore overseas markets, leveraging its established domestic technical systems and project experience. The company participated in international rail transit projects, gradually built a global business network and enhanced brand influence internationally.

  • 2014
    Internationalization process started
    Overseas breakthrough:

    Won the bid for the PIS project on the Hong Kong East Rail Line, marking expansion into global markets.

  • 2015
    Brand upgrade and international team formation

    Brand strategy: Renamed Suzhou Huaqi Intelligent Technology

    Business expansion:

    Won bids for standardized EMUs, Wenzhou Urban Rail S1 Line, and MTR PIS projects.

    Established an international sales team to explore overseas markets.

  • 2016
    International exposure and market leadership
    Industry influence:

    First appearance at InnoTrans, resulting in increased international recognition.

    Established the largest market share in the domestic urban rail market, becoming an industry leader.

    Breakthrough in emerging markets:

    Entered the Indian rail transit market and laid the groundwork for South Asia.

  • 2017
    National project participation and technical certification

    National strategic project: Participated in the development of the "Fuxing" EMU

    Qualification upgrade: Achieved CMMI3 certification and National Integrated Service Level 2 qualification.

    Global exhibition appearance: Participated in global exhibitions to deepen its international market engagement.

  • 2018
    Breakthrough in high-end market and technical barriers

    Major project: Won the bid for the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway project in Indonesia, establishing a presence in the Southeast Asian market.

    Technical certification: Obtained the SIL2 certificate for autonomous driving, entering the field of intelligent driving.

    Market expansion: Entered the U.S. rail transit market and opened up the high-end market in North America.

  • 2019
    Capital integration and deepening of globalization

    Overseas market growth:Market share ranked first in India and won bids for projects in Costa Rica and Sri Lanka.Obtained TSI certification for European market access.

    New business development: Established a new business division to explore extensions of intelligent technology.

  • 2020
    Advancements in domestic urban rail and expansion in Latin America

    Domestic projects: Won bids for the smart PIS project covering eight lines in Guangzhou.

    International expansion: Entered the Mexican and Brazilian markets, enhancing its presence in the Americas.

Intelligence Transformation Period

Full upgrade from tradition to intelligence

Huaqi Intelligent is making every effort to accelerate its transformation towards intelligence and promote the intelligent upgrade of rail transit systems.

  • 2021
    Intelligent high-speed rail and market diversification

    Technology application: Launched an intelligent high-speed rail system to enhance intelligent upgrades.

    Technical breakthrough: Standard metro trains (Zhengxu Line) went into production.

    International projects: Won bids for international projects in Delhi, India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Nigeria, etc.

  • 2022
    International cooperation and key project milestones

    International manufacturer breakthrough: Became a qualified supplier of Alstom and won the bid for the Pune Metro Line 3 project in India.

    Milestone event: The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway completed inspection and testing during the G20 period, receiving global attention.

    Domestic bids: Won the PIS projects of Beijing Line 13, Chengdu Line 30, and Ziyang Line.

  • 2023
    “Belt and Road” achievements and technological innovation

    Strategic achievements: Assisted with the opening and operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, serving as a benchmark for the "Belt and Road" initiative.

    Technical breakthrough: The on-board edge cloud PIS system was applied in CINOVA2.0 trains, driving intelligent upgrades.

    International manufacturer breakthrough: Become a qualified supplier of CAF and won the bid for the PIS project for the Purple Line in Tel Aviv, Israel.

  • 2024
    The world's fastest high-speed rail and international deliver

    Application of cutting-edge technology: Provided an intelligent service system for the world's fastest high-speed rail CR450, setting a new technological standard.

    International delivery: Delivered the first train for the Pune Metro Line 3 in India in partnership with Alstom.

    Smart scene application: Opened the Smart Customer Service Center for Shaoxing Metro Line 1 and completed the PIS project on Chengdu Ziyang Line.