Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle

Vehicle key features

Length 11000mm
Width 2637mm
Height 3165mm
Weight 11 metric tonnes (unladen), 16.5 metric tonnes (fully laden)
Capacity 56, including 20 seated passengers
Range 70km (estimated for Coventry, actual range will vary with incline, temperature and vehicle load)
Turning circle 15 metre radius
Incline 5.4%

The vehicle's compact size allows for safe and easy overtaking on a standard 6-meter highway, even in the presence of road traffic. Its lightweight construction permits a shallower track design and promotes high utilisation. The floors are intentionally low, facilitating easy boarding and making it an accessible transportation option. The vehicle is equipped with a regenerative braking system that converts kinetic energy and is fully battery-operated, enhancing its eco-friendliness. There are no overhead structures or catenary systems involved. Being smaller than conventional vehicles, it can operate regularly with a headway of 4 to 5 minutes and is capable of swarm functionality.

Unique Bogie Design

Illustration of the bogie design

Illustration of the bogie design

Track key features

Photograph of the Coventry Very Light Rail track slab being laid

 

 

To inquire about the vehicle and track specifications or discuss with the technical team, please email CoventryVLR@coventry.gov.uk