Light Rail

The concept of Very Light Rail has been slow to mature, but a system being developed in Coventry is offering plenty of promise. Peter Plisner reports.

Much of the centre's funding came in loans from the local council.

Consultant who played role in delivering extension to existing route says private finance can deliver a second line.

Delays to the new stock being introduced come as some current units need to be scrapped.

A short test track in the city centre is being used to demonstrate the vehicle.

As the costs of traditional light rail schemes rise, there’s more interest in smaller, cheaper alternatives. Cue the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre.

Nine regions to benefit from £15.6bn in funding for a series of transport projects.

Demonstration track aims to show how the system can be implemented more quickly than traditional trams.

The extension towards Dudley's Merry Hill shopping centre will cost £295 million.

Construction costs could be reduced if utilities do not have to be moved, says Martin Fleetwood.