Coventry Very Light Rail

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Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) is a light rail / tram system under construction in Coventry. The system has been promoted as being the first of its kind in the United Kingdom. When finished, it will also be the first tram network to operate in Coventry since the closure of the Coventry Corporation Tramways system in 1940. Plans to establish such a system were first announced during 2016; development work was headed by the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) and Transport Design International (TDI). It was designed to be substantially cheaper to establish than conventional tramways and light railways, making use of batteries to avoid installing expensive overhead line equipment along much of the route, along with a new, thinner track system that is easier to lay and repair. The vehicle is standard gauge, so would be compatible with other networks in Great Britain. During early 2018, WMG started formalising its procurement arrangements with various industrial partners to complete development...

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