Leading innovation
Coventry and Warwickshire is home to the following organisations:
The Quinton Rail Technology Centre (QRTC)
Based near Stratford-upon-Avon, QRTC connects to the national network via the Worcester to London line and features engineering workshops, 20km of secure storage, 2.4km rail test track and a cluster of rail specialists. The facilities are used for impact testing, product approval, product development, trade events and training.
Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG)
Based at the University of Warwick, WMG is a key partner in the Very Light Rail (VLR) Innovation Centre, which is working to combine lightweight rolling stock with lightweight rail infrastructure and hybrid powertrain.
The Centre for Mobility and Transport
Based at modern university of the year Coventry University, the centre brings together multi-disciplinary teams working at the forefront of research in vehicle dynamics, low carbon technologies, cybersecurity and autonomous systems, future vehicle design and human systems integration.
The National Advanced Propulsion Centre
The centre, at the University of Warwick is a leader in low carbon technologies and is central to a UK government £1bn advanced propulsion programme, which funds collaboration in low carbon propulsion technologies.
Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
Coventry based MTC, develops and proves innovative manufacturing processes and technologies. Members include leading rolling stock companies Alstom, Siemens, Thales and London Underground.
Annual events
Rail Live and Light After Dark are annual events at the Quinton Rail Technology Centre showcasing products and services for the rail sector with a focus on best practice, ingenuity and innovation.