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MIDLAND METRO NEWS ROUND-UP The latest two editions (March and April) of Tramlines magazine have finally been uploaded to the official Midland Metro website. Read on if you want to find out the latest news from Midland Metro including the latest performance figures.
* The performance figures for February were up to 98.41% (this is the figure of trams operating in accordance with the timetable). This was despite several incidents of smashed tram windscreens and saloon windows on account of stone throwing from local youths and on 23rd February a speeding car collided with a tram at Bilston Road causing several hours disruption. This was followed with near identical performance in March of 98.4%.
* The work at West Bromwich Central to widen the Birmingham bound platform has been completed. This should alleviate any overcrowding problems during peak periods. The work to improve access at The Hawthorns has been delayed after the discovery of a high voltage electricity cable which has to be diverted before further work can take place.
* For the latest edition of Tramlines click here for the Index or here for the March edition and here for April.
Source: Midland Metro
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