Birmingham Friends of the Earth Action Briefing Dec 98/Jan 99

Innovation from the Midlands

The Avon Bristol Docks is the location for a revenue earning use of a new type of tram. The tram, known as the Parry People Mover is flywheel operates without overhead wires but is charged up by electricity. Running from the Industrial Museum (within walking distance of Temple Meads Station) to the SS Great Britain, it adds to the experience of visiting the city. The tram's roots are at the Parry works in Cradley Heath which could be set for a jobs boom if the first application leads to more orders.

John Davison