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May 15, 2024 | Light Rail

Coventry’s Very Light Rail project aims for 2025 demonstration

The British city of Coventry is on track to open the world’s first Very Light Rail (VLR) demonstration line next year. Mark Simmons finds out more and examines the possibilities that VLR could unlock in urban areas across the globe.

November 7, 2023 | Technology

Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle tested on new slab track

Track is laid only 300mm deep into road surface to avoid utility diversion.

August 12, 2021 | Fleet

First Revolution VLR vehicle for Britain ready for testing

Revolution consortium believes VLR can help case for railway reopenings.

March 24, 2021 | Technology

Coventry Very Light Rail project prepares for vehicle testing

The VLR vehicle will begin on-track tests in Dudley later this year.

December 12, 2020 | Technology

Revolution Very Light Rail project moves forward

BRITAIN’s Very Light Rail (RVLR) vehicle development project has announced that it has delivered its very light rail (VLR) prototype vehicle to the Quinton Rail Technology Centre in Warwickshire for final assembly and system integration, ahead of testing in February.

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