BCIMO is a not-for-profit Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) and operator of the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), a unique, world-class centre for rail innovation based at the site of the former Dudley Railway Station in the West Midlands.
With our own incredibly proud 175-year history on a unique site in the heart of the Black Country, which encompasses impressive early Victorian railway architecture alongside our new landmark innovation centre, BCIMO will be celebrating Railway 200 with a Family Day on Saturday, 17th May, welcoming visitors from across both the rail and regional communities.
In a busy day of activities, we’ll have stands from local businesses and organisations, fairground rides and attractions, music and entertainment, and plenty of options for food and drink – there’ll even be rides into the famous Dudley Railway Tunnel!
We are also thrilled that Pete Waterman OBE, President of the Railway Benefit Fund, will be joining us as our special guest to officially open the event!
All profits from the day will be donated to five very special charities: The Kaleidoscope Plus Group, Railway Benefit Fund, 4Louis, Railway Children and Young Lives vs. Cancer.
So, if you’re passionate about all things ‘rail’, live locally and want a fun day out with the family, or just want to find out a little more about what we do here at BCIMO, we look forward to seeing you.