🚀 Exciting Milestone Achieved for #CoventryVLR 🚄 Project! 📢 First phase of integrated system testing complete: We're excited to share that we have successfully completed a critical first phase of integrated vehicle and track testing for the Coventry VLR system. Our team surpassed 2,000 cycles on our 15-meter radius test track at the VLRNIC over two intense weeks, examining crucial factors like vibration, noise emissions, and wheel-rail wear. This milestone not only reaffirms our confidence in the innovative track system and vehicle design but also propels us forward as we prepare for the Coventry city centre demonstrator route; a key step in validating our project's vision. 🎉 Gratitude: Immense thanks to Coventry City Council's key partners; Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, UKTram, Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation, WMG, University of Warwick, Ingérop, Rendel Limited, AVLS, Anteeo, Arogus International AB, Vertex Systems Engineering, Pandrol, CEMEX UK, Tarmac, Colas Rail UK, Galliford Try, Thorp Precast Limited, Construction Fixing Systems, HET Elastomertechnik GmbH, Riecken Maschinenbau GmbH, Murphy Geospatial, Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland, GEISMAR, Interflon and many others! Your expertise, collaboration, and contributions, including in-kind support, have been crucial to achieving this milestone. #CoventryVLR, #CVLR ,#TransportationFuture, #MobilityRevolution, #SustainableDevelopment, #Innovation
Not to forget the amazing team at Transport Design International off your list, without whom the fantastic vehicle would not exist. A credit to all who worked on the project
Whilst it is good to see innovation, I’m curious as to the business case for VLR. How is this better than a guided busway?
Congratulations 👏. Galliford Try is very proud to have supported you on the very light rail trials
Great to see very light rail starting to get traction… too many were prepared to dismiss it when the pioneers were seeking backers several years ago
Thank you, Chris for mentioning us at Murphy Geospatial and all Coventry City Council team and WMG, University of Warwick for pulling this off in no time! With this energy and attitude, we can move things forward in this country.
Great news and we are looking forward to catching up with you soon.
I really enjoyed witnessing this testing and having a few rides around the test track. This has so much potential for Coventry and other cities across the UK.
Can't wait to see this rolled out in this great city Coventry City Council
Excellent work Chris - well done to you and the full team over at Dudley for getting the testing done so quickly!
Managing Partner
5moCan you do virtual coupling with 2 or 3 cars?