Major Investment to Kick-Start Very Light Rail Revolution

Major Investment to Kick-Start Very Light Rail Revolution

The ground-breaking Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) transport system is to be showcased on the streets of Coventry as part of a real world testing programme following the approval of funding by regional transport bosses. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)...
‘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...
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...