<p>Set up as a direct response to a challenge from our supply chain to find a way to fast-track their innovations into a real rail environment, the project involved re-purposing an off lease Class 319 into a show train to incorporate as many innovations as possible for demonstration to the industry.</p><p>In Autumn 2018, suppliers were asked to provide some basic information on the innovation they would like to showcase. Following a selection process, over 25 suppliers were chosen with a wide range of innovations including passenger facing enhancements, data analytics, environmentally friendly manufactured material, coatings to resist graffiti, innovative use of space and much, much more.</p>