Porterbrook

Sir Adrian Montague to Join Porterbrook as Chairman

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

LONDON, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Porterbrook today confirmed that Sir Adrian Montague will be joining the rail asset management company as Chairman of the Board on 1 July, 2020.

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  • LONDON, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Porterbrook today confirmed that Sir Adrian Montague will be joining the rail asset management company as Chairman of the Board on 1 July, 2020.
  • Sir Adrian recently retired as Chairman of Aviva PLC and is currently Chairman of Cadent Gas, Manchester Airports Group, and TheCityUK Leadership Council.
  • Sir Adrian brings over four decades of experience across transport, infrastructure, and financial services, having previously served as Deputy Chairman of Railtrack and Chairman of Cross London Rail Links, the precursor to Crossrail.
  • Mary Grant, CEO of Porterbrook said: "I am delighted that Sir Adrian Montague is joining Porterbrook.

Ballard Receives Order From Porterbrook for Fuel Cell Module to Power U.K. HydroFLEX Train

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Thursday, December 13, 2018

Porterbrook will provide a Class 319 electric train for conversion by BCRRE's technical and research experts into a HydroFLEX hydrogen-powered train.

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  • Porterbrook will provide a Class 319 electric train for conversion by BCRRE's technical and research experts into a HydroFLEX hydrogen-powered train.
  • The train will utilize Ballard's power module and Ballard will also provide system controls development, mechanical integration of sub-systems and other components.
  • Stephen McGurk, Porterbrook Chief Commercial Officer said, "I am delighted that BCRRE has chosen to work with Porterbrook on this exciting fuel cell project.
  • We have also engaged Ballard, a leading fuel cell company, to supply a fuel cell module and support services.