'Groundbreaking' Coventry VLR scheme has already won two awards - and it's not even complete yet
18-10-2026 08:45 via coventrytelegraph.net

'Groundbreaking' Coventry VLR scheme has already won two awards - and it's not even complete yet

The Coventry Very Light Rail project has won the Innovation Impact Award at the British Construction and Infrastructure Awards (BCIA), just days after being named Team of the Year at the 2026 Global Light Rail Awards.
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