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Porterbrook to electrify Long Marston test track
Porterbrook have announced that they will electrify their Long Marston…
Porterbrook have announced that they will electrify their Long Marston test track at their Innovation Centre.
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Porterbrook completes purchase of Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre
British rolling stock company Porterbrook have completed their purchase of…
British rolling stock company Porterbrook have completed their purchase of Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.
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Women in Rail announce their judging panel for 2024 awards
Women in Rail have announced their judging panel for their…
Women in Rail have announced their judging panel for their 2024 award ceremony, held in May, which includes a host of fantastic rail figures.
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Porterbrook takes stake in Brodie Engineering
The UK's leading rolling stock financier and asset management company…
The UK's leading rolling stock financier and asset management company Porterbrook have agreed a deal with Brodie Engineering.
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Britain’s first 100mph capable battery-diesel hybrid train launched
Chiltern Railways has refitted a 20-year-old diesel train with a…
Chiltern Railways has refitted a 20-year-old diesel train with a powerful battery, this enables the train to use 25 per cent less fuel and significantly cut emissions and air pollution.
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Chiltern Railways unveils emission-free battery operated HybridFLEX train
Chiltern Railways has marked 25 years of achievement as a…
Chiltern Railways has marked 25 years of achievement as a train operator with a celebration event and the launch of HybridFLEX – Britain’s first battery-diesel train.
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Porterbrook adds Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre to its portfolio
Porterbrook intends to invest in and upgrade the on-site facilities…
Porterbrook intends to invest in and upgrade the on-site facilities of the innovation centre for the benefit of customers, suppliers and the local community.
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Network Rail to showcase hydrogen-powered HydroFLEX train at COP26
Working with Porterbrook, Network Rail has announced plans to showcase some of the best…
Working with Porterbrook, Network Rail has announced plans to showcase some of the best of British low-carbon train technology at the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow.
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Northern introduces eight bi-mode Class 769 trains onto network
The Class 769 bi-mode trains enable operation without an overhead…
The Class 769 bi-mode trains enable operation without an overhead or third rail supply, spreading the benefits of electrification to non-electrified routes.
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Alstom to upgrade Porterbrook’s Class 458 fleet for South Western Railway
Following SWR's extension of its lease of the Class 458…
Following SWR's extension of its lease of the Class 458 fleet, Porterbrook has signed a new contract with Alstom to upgrade the trainsets.
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Investing today to support tomorrow’s railway
Mary Grant, Chief Executive Officer of Porterbrook, highlights how investment…
Mary Grant, Chief Executive Officer of Porterbrook, highlights how investment and innovation in the private sector can help to support the UK's ambition to be a leader in low carbon rail.
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GBRf and Porterbrook partner to build 100 intermodal twin wagons
The partnership will manage the production of intermodal wagons by…
The partnership will manage the production of intermodal wagons by Greenbrier and marks another step towards the promotion of sustainable and low carbon freight transport.
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Govia Thameslink Railway’s first modernised train returns to service
Govia Thameslink Railway's £55 million fleet modernisation programme is working…
Govia Thameslink Railway's £55 million fleet modernisation programme is working to deliver a range of passenger and technological enhancements.
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UK rail sector collaborates to promote industry employment opportunities
The Routes into Rail website will showcase sector role models,…
The Routes into Rail website will showcase sector role models, include a jobs portal and provide access to the latest news and opportunities.
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West Midlands Trains and Porterbrook sign agreement to improve reliability
The agreement will see Porterbrook take over responsibility for the…
The agreement will see Porterbrook take over responsibility for the heavy maintenance of WMT's Class 172 fleet and work to improve its reliability.