Across the UK, the rail network has long favoured urban and intercity routes, leaving many rural communities underserved or disconnected entirely. Traditional heavy rail solutions are often too costly and complex to justify investment in less

Very Light Rail (VLR) is revolutionising the future of regional rail transport. Developed and championed by Transport Design International (TDI). VLR,  designed to cost-effective be  to build, faster to deploy, and greener to operate, offers

The UK government has recently announced a landmark £15.6 billion investment in local transport infrastructure projects across the North, Midlands, and South West – the largest ever for city-region public transport (1). This marks a

In a fast-changing transport landscape, cities and regions around the world are looking for smarter, cleaner, and more cost-effective ways to connect communities. As urban populations grow, sustainability targets tighten, existing infrastructure becomes outdated, and government

As cities and communities around the world seek smarter, greener transport solutions, rail technology continues to evolve. Two terms gaining attention in this space are Light Rail and Very Light Rail (VLR)—but what sets them

The international market for Light Rail (LR) and Very Light Rail (VLR) systems is experiencing a significant comeback, with a growing interest in connecting smaller communities to larger transit hubs. But while the value of