Category Archives: West Midlands Metro

West Midlands Metro Managing Director appointed

Sophie Allison, who has been Interim Managing Director of Midland Metro Limited (MML) for two years, has been confirmed in the Managing Director role on a full-time basis.

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In Pictures: Hansons Bridge is coming down

Further progress on the West Midlands Metro extension to Dudley and then Brierley Hill has been seen at the start of December as work to install the last bridge of the first phase of the project entered a new stage … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Work at Wolverhampton St George’s

It was late August the last time we saw trams running in service to Wolverhampton St George’s but it now appears that the signalling work being undertaken there has now been concluded which will hopefully mean at some point in … Continue reading

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Take the tram to Peter Pan and get discounted travel as you do!

West Midlands Metro and The Old Rep Theatre in Birmingham have teamed up to offer those heading to see Peter Pan The Musical this December the chance to get discounted travel on the tram. As well as this offer West … Continue reading

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West Midlands Metro 55 damaged in car collision

55, the most recent tram to have entered service on the West Midlands Metro, has suffered damage after being involved in a collision with a car at Priestfield. The collision happened on the afternoon of Saturday 25th November 2023.

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In Pictures: Another tram arrives at Dudley

Over the past roughly 12 months we have been used to seeing trams move to the Dudley Very Light Rail Innovation Centre as its been the base for repairs to be undertaken on some of the Urbos3 trams to solve … Continue reading

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In Pictures: 52 completes the Urbos100 order for the West Midlands Metro

Wednesday 22nd November saw the last of the current confirmed order of CAF Urbos100 trams for the West Midlands Metro with 52 arriving at Wednesbury Depot. This concludes the delivery of all 21 in the order, a process which started … Continue reading

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In Pictures: 33 on test in the West Midlands

The latest tram to have been returned to Wednesbury after repairs at Dudley is now back on the road to return having started tests on the mainline. 33 has been back at Wednesbury since 11th August 2023 when it was … Continue reading

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West Midlands Metro dogs on trams trial to end – but dogs to still travel until final decision made

The Dogs on Trams pilot scheme which has allowed well behaved pet dogs to travel on West Midlands Metro services for a three month period is due to end on Wednesday 15th November. But before a final decision can be … Continue reading

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro extension to Dudley

Now that the Wolverhampton Railway Station extension has opened to passengers there are only two current extension projects on the West Midlands Metro. One will see trams run to Digbeth as part of the Birmingham Eastside line with the other … Continue reading

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 55 enters service

The twentieth CAF built Urbos 100 tram has now entered service on the West Midlands Metro, some six weeks since it was delivered to Wednesbury Depot. The tram to have now carried its first fare paying passengers is 55 which … Continue reading

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Plans confirmed for temporary Birmingham Eastside terminus

It has been known for some time that plans to open the full West Midlands Metro Birmingham Eastside extension would be met with delay as works around the Curzon Street HS2 Station can not start until that project hands it … Continue reading

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Free travel for the armed forces on Metrolink and West Midlands Metro this Remembrance Weekend

Serving and former members of the military will be able to enjoy free travel on both Manchester Metrolink and West Midlands Metro services this weekend as they attend Remembrance services to honour the fallen from the two world wars and … Continue reading

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Dudley tram repairs update

Its been a little while since we last took a look at what has been happening at the Very Light Rail Innovation Centre in Dudley in regards to the repairs to the West Midlands Metro Urbos3 trams so in this … Continue reading

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In Pictures: 37 heads to Worksop

Thursday 2nd November saw yet another West Midlands Metro tram on the road as 37 – the last of the Urbos3 trams to be built – was transported from Wednesbury Depot to Worksop for storage whilst building works continue at … Continue reading

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Dudley Metro extension gets a government visit

With good continued progress in track laying having been seen on the West Midlands Metro extension to Dudley (phase one of the Brierley Hill line) Friday 27th October saw the Leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt MP, join … Continue reading

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Metro team up with hotel chain for tram travel discounts

West Midlands Metro have started a new partnership with Switch Hospitality Management which will allow guests (and staff) at any hotel within the Switch portfolio to receive discounts of up to 10% on tram travel.

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In Pictures: 58 enters service on the West Midlands Metro

Friday 13th October saw the latest West Midlands Metro tram enter service with 58 carrying its first fare paying passengers. It didn’t last long in service on that first day though but it has since seen further use becoming the … Continue reading

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Final bridge structure for Dudley Metro line to be installed from end of year

A new purpose built bridge is to be installed on Birmingham New Road starting from December as work on the Dudley extension of the West Midlands Metro continues. Preliminary activity took place back in the summer and now with the … Continue reading

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West Midlands Metro named UK Tram Operator of the Year

West Midlands Metro is celebrating another award win after they were named UK Tram Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards. This ceremony came just 24 hours after their recognition at the Global Light Rail Awards for various … Continue reading

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