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Minister hails 'innovative' Midlands-developed trams

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June 22, 2025

A “CUTTING edge” new travel system could potentially “revolutionise” public transport in the West Midlands.

Minister hails 'innovative' Midlands-developed trams

Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood visited Coventry to see the Very Light Rail (VLR) in operation as part of Better Transport Week.

A 220-metre city-centre demonstrator track, to assess the new tram system in a real world setting, was laid in just a few weeks and has been giving free rides for the past month.

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