<p>Porterbrook was pleased to welcome Shadow Rail Minister and Labour MP for Slough Tan Dhesi to our Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre. </p>
<p>The MP was able to see the modernised and enhanced facilities across the site following over £3 million of investment from Porterbrook since we took over nearly a year ago. A third of this spending has been with local businesses in Warwickshire.</p>
<p>The site includes a circular test track loop, high quality office and conference spaces, rolling stock storage and a training centre.<br>
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Mr Dhesi also had a tour of our ground-breaking HydroFLEX, the world’s first tri-mode battery, electric and hydrogen train, which was extensively tested at Long Marston before being presented at the COP26 environment summit in Glasgow. </p>
<p>An excellent discussion took place about our future plans for Long Marston and how this can support the UK rail industry and the wider supply chain.</p>