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BCIMO FAMILY DAY

Celebrate 200 years of rail in the Black Country as part of 'Railway 200' at BCIMO's Family Day!

CLEAN FUTURES

Supporting the West Midlands’ transport sector to be at the heart of the green industrial revolution

MEETING & EVENT SPACES

Offering a choice of six, hi-tech, flexible spaces accommodating from 8 to 170 guests for all your meeting and event needs

RAIL DEVELOPMENT & TEST SITE

Offering an extensive range of facilities to support the development, testing and demonstration of future rail technologies

WELCOME TO BCIMO

BCIMO is a not-for-profit Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) and operator of the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), a unique, world-class centre for rail innovation based in Dudley in the West Midlands.

This £32m multi-purpose centre, situated at the heart of the Black Country, offers a range of hireable facilities including Rail Development and Test SiteEngineering Laboratories and Equipment, Meeting and Event Spaces and Serviced Offices and Meeting Rooms.

This brand-new centre has been constructed thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC), the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership (BCLEP) in partnership with the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) and Coventry City Council.

areas of focus

We deliver, and support the delivery of, products, services and programmes across each of our four areas of focus.

challenges & opportunities of the future

supply chains of the future

technologies of the future

workforces of the future

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Coventry City Council Joins BCIMO’s Family Day as Main Event Partner

Coventry City Council Joins BCIMO’s Family Day as Main Event Partner

Partnership offers families a unique opportunity to ride Coventry’s Very Light Rail vehicle before its public demonstration in the city.BCIMO is delighted to announce Coventry City Council as its Main Event Partner for its upcoming Family Day, offering local families...

My Work Experience at BCIMO – By Jessica Evans, Year 12 Student

My Work Experience at BCIMO – By Jessica Evans, Year 12 Student

Hello, I’m Jess, a Year 12 student at Q3 Academy in Tipton, where I am studying History, Law, and Criminology. As part of our personal development, we are required to complete a week of work experience in a field that aligns with our future career ambitions. When I...

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BCIMO is a not-for-profit Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) and operator of the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), a unique, world-class centre for rail innovation based in Dudley in the West Midlands.

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Postal Address: BCIMO, Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre, Zoological Drive, Dudley. DY1 4AW
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07769 586893