‘All Change’ at BCIMO as Launch Phase Ends

‘All Change’ at BCIMO as Launch Phase Ends

It’s ‘all change’ at the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) as it reaches the end of its launch phase. The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) welcomes Neil Fulton, its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as it reaches...
Power Couple Set to Ramp-up Rail Innovation

Power Couple Set to Ramp-up Rail Innovation

New collaboration sees new centre of low-cost rail excellence in the Black Country matched with transport innovation expertise from Connected Places Catapult. Connected Places Catapult, the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and place leadership, has...
Launch of Rail Development and Test Site

Launch of Rail Development and Test Site

The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) launches its new Rail Development and Test Site. BCIMO are delighted to launch their brand new Rail Development and Test Site. The site is now open for business and an online brochure has been developed...
UK VLR Conference 2022 is a Huge Success!

UK VLR Conference 2022 is a Huge Success!

It’s fourth time lucky for the UK Very Light Rail Conference – organised by the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) and partners. On Thursday 16 June 2022, it was fourth time lucky for the UK Very Light Rail (VLR) Conference after three...
Commissioning of Urban VLR Charger

Commissioning of Urban VLR Charger

BCIMO annouce the world’s first rapid battery charger for Urban Very Light Rail (VLR) has undergone commissioning at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC) in Dudley. The milestone will see the prototype Coventry Very Light Rail start testing its...