<p> </p><p> We were proud to host over 6,000 visitors at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre for <a href="https://www.raillive.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rail Live</a> in 2023, a 15% increase from last year, as well as 273 exhibitors, up from 225 in 2022. </p>
<p>Organised by Bauer Media, the two-day event is the largest outdoor 
rail exhibition representing all aspects of the industry and was 
attended by key industry figures including Lord Hendy, the Chair 
of Network Rail and the National Railway Museum Advisory Board, as well 
as Rail Minister Huw Merriman. </p>
<p>In a history-making event, visitors travelled in and out from 
Honeybourne on the new-look HydroFLEX – the UK’s first passenger-ready 
hydrogen train. </p>
<p>Coinciding with the second anniversary of Porterbrook taking over the
 135-acre site, our marquee was revamped to showcase the site’s rich 
history, with the support of the Royal Engineers, and the upgrades that 
have been completed in the last two years. </p>
<p>We were also delighted to share our space and collaborate with the 
National Railway Museum who showcased some interactive prototypes from 
their Wonderlab Gallery. They also brought with them the hydrogen fuel 
cell from the first HydroFLEX prototype that is currently part of their 
Innovation Platform exhibition. </p>

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