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Very Light Rail scheme: Test track work gets underway on 'real game changer' in Coventry

The 220 metre demonstration track is designed to show how the pioneering transport system can be delivered faster and at a much lower cost than traditional tramways.

Coventry's Very Light Rail technology will get a city centre showcase (Image: Coventry City Council)

Installation work has begun on Coventry's new on-road test track for the city's proposed cutting-edge Very Light Rail technology.

The 220-metre demonstration track in the city centre is designed to test whether the transport model can be implemented more efficiently and cost-effectively compared with typical tram systems. It is anticipated to reach completion and commence on-road tests by summer.

The work is being undertaken by Colas Rail 海角视频, which is under contract from Coventry City Council as project lead.

The venture is being backed financially by the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) provided to the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) by the Department for Transport.

Mayor of the West Midlands and chair of the WMCA, Richard Parker, said: "This revolutionary Very Light Rail technology, in which the West Midlands is leading the way, will slash costs and accelerate construction times for tram networks – allowing us to better deliver on my vision to connect communities with more affordable and accessible public transport.

"We are investing millions in this project, and the start of work on this test track shows how close we are to making this a reality."

Coventry City Council's cabinet member for jobs, regeneration and climate change, Cllr Jim O'Boyle, said: "I am pleased that Colas has been appointed to deliver this really exciting stage of Very Light Rail in Coventry City Centre.", reports .

"We think it will be a real game changer in terms of how people move around, especially in towns and cities and it will save cash, cut carbon and eventually provide a driverless hop on and hop off option. It will be great to see it in the street scene and for local people to be able to actually ride on it.