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August 1, 2024 | Infrastructure

GCRE enters strategic partnership with Network Rail

Search for a private investment partner for the testing and research facility continues.

July 14, 2023 | Financial

New British railway research facilities secure funding boost

New facilities in Goole, Yorkshire, and at the Global Centre of Railway Excellence (GCRE) in South Wales set to benefit.

April 19, 2023 | Rolling stock

Hitachi and Global Centre of Rail Excellence sign MoU

Hitachi will test trains, battery technology and digital solutions at the new site.

January 30, 2023 | Infrastructure

Building a Global Centre of Rail Excellence

A testing and innovation centre that aims to provide a showcase for Britain’s rail industry and create the country’s first net-zero railway is now under construction in South Wales. Robert Preston spoke to Global Centre of Rail Excellence chief executive, Simon Jones.

January 24, 2023 | Financial

GCRE seeks £330m of private investment

Funding partner would take majority stake in Welsh test track project.

November 24, 2022 | Financial

GCRE seeks private finance to develop Welsh test track

Strategic investor would take majority stake in £400m project.

June 28, 2022 | Infrastructure

MxV Rail and GCRE sign collaboration agreement

Two railway research organisations agree to share technical expertise.

August 9, 2021 | News

Formal approval for Welsh test track

Welsh government believes the site will be the “go-to” facility for industry.

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