New Lease of Life for Iconic Metro Tram at BCIMO

New Lease of Life for Iconic Metro Tram at BCIMO

The AnsaldoBreda T-69 Class tram – known by its Midland Metro designation of ‘Tram 16’ – is being given a new lease of life by the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) as part of its innovative Clean Futures Accelerator programme.  Over the...
Clean Futures Catalyst is Successfully Launched

Clean Futures Catalyst is Successfully Launched

February saw the successful launch of the Clean Futures Catalyst, a major component of the Clean Futures programme, marked by two key events hosted by its project partners. EVENT ONE – ‘Business Loves the Planet’ Networking Event On February 14th, the Black Country...
Minister of State for Rail and HS2 Visits BCIMO

Minister of State for Rail and HS2 Visits BCIMO

The Minister of State for Rail and HS2, Huw Merriman, visited the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) on Thursday 15th February to get a taste of what the future of light rail transport looks like.  Huw Merriman was joined by Dudley North MP...
Engineering Space for Hire at BCIMO

Engineering Space for Hire at BCIMO

BCIMO is delighted to announce that 1200m2 of rail engineering capacity has become available in its Engineering Hall at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC) in Dudley in the West Midlands. New or existing customers are encouraged to take quick...