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Test track in Coventry paves way for Very Light Rail system demo

Deniz Huseyin
15 May 2025
 

Test runs of the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) are due to start next month in the city centre. A 220-metre single-track demonstrator is being installed, with a structural health monitoring system, rail drainage, and rail-to-pavement interface components,  before rails are embedded in asphalt pavement.

The new track is laid just 30cm within the road’s surface, minimising the need to relocate pipes and cables, which is time-consuming and expensive, said Coventry City Council. This...

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