City Council to Approve Construction of Twin Track Light Rail Project in the UK
Coventry City Council is set to approve the construction of an 800-metre twin track Coventry Very Light Rail demonstrator.
It will run between Coventry Railway Station and Coventry University Technology Park on Mile Lane.
This is the next step in Coventry’s ambition to create a new type of transport that has the potential to revolutionise the way people can travel around small to medium sized cities.
The 800 m route, which will run in both directions and in live traffic, marks an important next step and it comes after huge success with the first demonstration which took place earlier this year, where thousands of local people and experts enjoyed a ride.
At the heart of the project is the unique track system, made up of precast panels which are quick and simple to lay and which means there is no need for deep excavations. The system also delivers carbon savings during construction, which means Coventry Very Light Rail is better for the environment even before the battery-powered vehicle starts running.
The first full commercial route in the city could be between the railway station and the West Midlands Investment zone centred on GreenPower Park, which is set to create a wide range of new jobs. The proposal will be discussed by Cabinet on Tuesday, 16 December.
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