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Sealed Bid Auction of Special Purpose Vehicle & Parts Keolis Amey Metrolink

KAM are pleased to bring onto the market the now redundant (to the network) Special Purpose Vehicle, match wagon and spare parts. The disposal of the vehicle is to be undertaken via the “sealed bid” process. LOT 1. Diesel locomotive and Match Wagon which were delivered “new” to the Metrolink network in 1991. The SPV […]

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Former Railcar Prototype given a new lease of life at VLRNIC.

Pre Metro is working with Lightweight Community Transport Limited (LCT) to retrofit the former PPM Car 12 Railcar.

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Wheel-y Generous: Shuttle Driver Reaches £100,000 Charity Milestone

On July 2nd, Pre Metro Operations visited the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new headquarters, located on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border.

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Minister of State for Rail and HS2 Visits BCIMO

The Minister of State for Rail and HS2, Huw Merriman, visited the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) on Thursday 15th January to get a taste of what the future of light rail transport looks like.

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Pre Metro Unveils a New YouTube Video: “The Stourbridge Shuttle: How Does It Work?”

Pre Metro, the operator of the renowned Stourbridge Shuttle, has released an insightful new YouTube video titled “How Does It Work?” This engaging and educational video highlights the Shuttle as the UK’s only Very Light Rail (VLR) system and explores how the rolling stock works, and how similar projects can revolutionise public transportation in other […]

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BCIMO Opportunities in 2024!

The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) is launching two discount schemes for organisations to benefit from when booking its Meeting & Event Spaces in 2024.

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BCIMO launches state-of-the-art event facilities

The Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre, operated by the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation, has launched its brand-new Meeting and Events Spaces to complement its other unique facilities and services.

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George and the Stourbridge Shuttle stand Side By Side

The Stourbridge Shuttle is excited to announce a pop-up charity merchandising event on October 10, working in partnership with the beloved George the Stourbridge Junction Cat and West Midland Railway.

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Stourbridge’s Shuttle has now carried 7 million

The Stourbridge Shuttle is celebrating seven million passenger journeys since services began in 2009.

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