New Government policy designed to encourage greener transport systems is expected to benefit Black Country-based Parry People Movers.

The company , based in Cradley Heath , supplies lightweight rail and tram vehicles. It has been boosted recently with the announcement that its railcars will run services on the Stourbridge Town branch line from 2008, under the new regional franchise awarded to Govia by the Department for Transport.

The Government's new White Paper and accompanying Rail Technical Strategy , published on July 24 , give official recognition of the need for high-efficiency , lightweight , hybrid technology in future rail development (link below.)
http://www.rmtbristol.org.uk/2007/08/green_light_for_ppm_to_pioneer.html#more

This is an approach pioneered by the company since its formation in 1991.

It now expects that the supply of two PPM 60 vehicles to the London Midland franchise will increase revenue by as much as £750,000 starting in the current financial year.

The PPM railcars will provide all passenger services on the branch - the first conversion of a route to "lightweight rail" technology. It is hoped this will stimulate interest in the concept both in the UK and overseas.

PPM also forms part of the Gateway To The Future proposals (link below.)
http://www.savethetrain.org.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2569.msg5679#msg5679