Parry Peoplemovers under construction

摘要

Two PPM60 light rail vehicles have been ordered for London Midland's Stourbridge Town branch in the West Midlands from Parry People Movers of Cradley Heath. The two new vehicles, costing £350,000 each, are being financed by Porterbrook Leasing. A prototype vehicle proved the concept in public service on the branch during 2006. There is a flywheel in each vehicle to store energy, enabling energy efficient hybrid operation and regenerative braking similar to Network Rail's 'Hayabusa' HST power car.