This is part of their plans to put CVLR at the heart of the growing green economy in Coventry. Hear about the trial of a new tram and learn about the innovative methods of building the new trackwork which is constructed in a quicker and cheaper way than usually done for new tram systems. The construction of the CVLR test track, which began in March 2025, involved the removal of an existing central reservation and the reconfiguration of traffic to accommodate the new infrastructure. Following the enabling works, the track slab and track installation were carried out, culminating in a 220m long demonstrator track, located on Greyfriars and Queen Victoria Road, completed on schedule in mid-May 2025. The tram gave demonstration rides during a period of trial operation to prove the concept. Colas Rail, the contractor, showed just how quickly it can be laid and the feedback from the public and technical representatives has been incredible