<h3>Sustainability initiatives</h3><p>Exciting rail innovations, such as hybrid and hydrogen powered trains, are being developed and tested at the Rail Innovation Centre.  </p>

<p>HydroFLEX, the UK’s first hydrogen-ready passenger train, was developed at the site before it was presented at COP26 in Glasgow to world leaders including HRH The Prince of Wales.  Another key development extensively tested at the site was HybridFLEX, the UK’s first 100mph capable battery-diesel hybrid train.</p>



<p>We’re also working with Network Rail and other local nature organisations to support their work in the Midlands to protect habitats and open up wildlife corridors. </p>