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July 9, 2025 | Financial

British rail innovation organisation enters receivership

Receiver appointed for the Black Country Innovation and Manufacturing Organisation on July 1.

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.

March 18, 2024 | Track

Innovative light rail track has global potential

A prototype very light rail (VLR) trackform designed and being tested in Britain has the potential to revolutionise urban transport across the world. Mark Simmons discovers that the secret is in the concrete mix.

March 12, 2024 | Light Rail

Coventry vehicle demonstrates VLR potential

Patented track technology could be used in urban mass transit schemes across the globe.

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