Light Rail

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.

“People like trams” says former Campaign for Better Transport Director Norman Baker. So why not build more?

Still no date as to when 'B23' units will enter service on DLR

The Government has outlined further plans for devolution for English regions as Deputy Prime Minister Angela Raynor released its English Devolution White Paper on December 16.