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Colas Rail begins work on Phase 2 of Coventry’s Very Light Rail programme

Development Transport announced Coventry, United Kingdom Feb 27, 2026
800 MW
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construction
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Phase 2 of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme
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Colas Rail's Urban division has commenced construction on an 800m twin-track section between Coventry Station and Coventry University Technology Park, as part of Phase 2 of Coventry’s Very Light Rail programme, following full council approval in January.

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The short route will operate both ways within live traffic and is intended as the next step in the city’s plan to establish a lower-cost, lower-impact alternative to conventional tram systems. Colas Rail says it will use a “construction‑led” approach to accelerate delivery, reduce risk and limit disruption for local businesses and residents. Extensive surveys are complete and procurement of precast track slabs is under way; the project is now moving into on-site construction activity.

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begun building an 800m twin-track section between Coventry Station and Coventry University Technology Park.
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Work has started on Phase 2 of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme after full council approval in January, the city council and contractor Colas Rail have confirmed. An article on New Civil Engineer says the contractor’s Urban division has begun building an 800m twin-track section between Coventry Station and Coventry University Technology Park.
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Work has started on Phase 2 of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme after full council approval in January, the city council and contractor Colas Rail have confirmed.
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Colas Rail contractor

"the city council and contractor Colas Rail have confirmed."

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Coventry City Council developer

"the city council and contractor Colas Rail have confirmed."

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