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balance of promoting biodiversity while keeping operational trains running . Our involvement with the SID framework will be a strategic platform to build our portfolio and deliver further works for Network Rail .”
Cleshar has grown significantly in recent years , which has ignited a series of investments . “ We ’ ve recently invested in a new , three-acre operations depot facility very close to Heathrow Airport , which will become our main operational hub for UK operations ,” Michael M reveals . “ The depot encompasses our fleet , a permanent way track and welding training facility , plant and stores for machinery , and equipment , consumables , testing , and calibration services . There ’ s very limited storage within the rail environment , so many of our clients rely on us to securely store their equipment .
“ The depot is a significant investment for the group as it not only allows us to further develop our operations and training department , but also demonstrates to our clients that we are committed to continuous improvement and reinvestment . In terms of our geographical reach , we have depots in Rotherham , Newport , and a couple in Kent , but we ’ re slowly trying to dot ourselves around the UK so we can service the entire country .”
Growth trajectory
Another key area of strategic investment is in carbon reduction and sustainability initiatives . “ We ’ re currently investing in the carbon reduction of our fleet in two main ways : electrification and HVO fuel ,” Michael H explains . “ We ’ re purchasing electric vehicles ( EVs ) and installing charging points at our depots and offices as part of our strategy to be carbon neutral by 2032 . 90