Trial journeys to be held for new rail system

About 2,000 people who take test journeys on a new "very light railway" (VLR) system in Coventry will be surveyed on their views about it.

The feedback will be used in a report to assist the future development of the city's forthcoming public transport service.

A 220m (721ft) demonstrator line has been constructed as part of a trial of the new tram system.

Researchers from the University of Coventry said they would also carry out further in-depth follow-up research on people's attitudes towards the VLR.

Bosses at the city council said it could be built at about half the cost of a conventional tram system.

When it is completed, the VLR is expected to form part of a city-wide transport network, connecting with existing electric bus routes.

Members of the public were invited to book a ride in the battery-powered carriage on a limited number of dates in June.

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