Coventry City Council joins BCIMO’s Family Day as a leading event partner
Coventry City Council joins BCIMO as its Main Event Partner for its upcoming Family Day, offering local families and rail enthusiasts the chance to ride the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR).
RailAdventure UK to drive Coventry’s revolutionary Very Light Rail test
RailAdventure UK, a specialist transport company in the West Midlands, will operate the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle for the on-road test in the city centre in May and June this year.
Councillor Jim O'Boyle's speech to the Transport Select Committee on Coventry Very Light Rail
On 9 May 2023, Councillor Jim O'Boyle, cabinet member for jobs, regeneration and climate change, spoke at the Transport Select Committee, making the case for Coventry Very Light Rail in parliament.
Coventry Very Light Rail’s ultra-thin track installed at Whitley Depot for testing
Coventry Very Light Rail takes a significant step forward today as construction of a test site for its unique track system is completed at the Council’s Whitley Depot facility.
Major investment to kick-start very light rail revolution
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board today agreed the first instalment of an expected £72 million investment in the emerging VLR technology – designed to be both faster and cheaper to build than traditional tram and rail systems.
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