Category Archives: West Midlands Metro

West Midlands Metro gets ready to connect the new to the old

There will be a much reduced service on the West Midlands Metro from Saturday 23rd March as work to connect the new line to Dudley to the current tracks at Wednesbury gets underway. There will be no service between Wednesbury … Continue reading

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Preparation for rail replacement on West Midlands Metro continues

As we mentioned earlier this year there are plans for rail replacement works on the West Midlands Metro network at several stops on the original line between Birmingham and Wolverhampton. There has been no additional closures announced for this work … Continue reading

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Midland Metro Alliance launches second design and construction competition for SEND and AP students

For the second year, Midland Metro have invited students attending Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) schools across the Black Country to participate in a design and construction competition.

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Out and About: Iron:Man and tram in Birmingham City Centre – January 2024

We’re off to Birmingham City Centre for this edition of “Out and About”.

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Work to get underway this spring to pave way for earlier Eastside extension opening

The Midland Metro Alliance have confirmed that work is to get underway in Moor Street Queensway this April, work which will pave the way for part of the Birmingham Eastside extension to open earlier than it may have done otherwise.

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Women inspire Inclusion at West Midlands Metro

With International Women’s Day taking place this month West Midlands Metro are looking to inspire women to consider a career in light rail ahead of further expansion of the network. To achieve this they are celebrating the contribution already made … Continue reading

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West Midlands Metro drivers to get another 13.5% pay rise

Tram drivers on West Midlands Metro are set to enjoy a pay increase of 13.5% from 1st April 2024 after the successful conclusion of negotiations between Unite the Union and the operator of the tramway.

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West Midlands Metro customer satisfaction survey results revealed

For the first time since the pandemic, at the end of 2023 West Midlands Metro ran a customer satisfaction survey where they sought feedback from over 1,500 customers on the network. It was conducted independently by Transport for West Midlands … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 3rd March 2024

More archive photos for you this week – Midland Metro the subject this time:

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West Midlands Metro earns safer Tram Stop Accreditation

If you’re travelling on the West Midlands Metro you will be pleased to know that 31 of the 33 stops on the network have now received Safer Tram Stop Accreditation. This prestigious recognition is handed by Secured by Design, an … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Wolverhampton St George’s tramstop

It was the original terminus for the Midland Metro in Wolverhampton and it should still be one of two termini in the city but the stop at St George’s remains closed and waiting for its first tram since 28th August … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Continued progress in Dudley

The West Midlands Metro network is set to be further expanded later this year (yes, we know there is still a lot of work to do and it seems unlikely based on past experience it will be this year but … Continue reading

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More West Midlands Metro tram moves!

It does get a bit repetitive with all these tram moves on the West Midlands Metro but there has been another one to report – this time its one heading back to Wednesbury as 29 is back at the depot … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Another tram heads off to Worksop

And so it continues – West Midlands Metro trams going for a ride on the back of a low loader. The latest tram to be moved is 28 which has become the latest to head off to Worksop for temporary … Continue reading

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Further details announced for West Midlands Metro closures

As was reported a few weeks ago there will be changes to services on the West Midlands Metro from March. This will allow both the Dudley extension to be connected to the Birmingham-Wolverhampton line and Sandwell Council to undertake work … Continue reading

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In Pictures: 32 is the latest tram to return from Dudley

And then there were none. No CAF trams at the Very Light Rail Innovation Centre in Dudley that is. For the first time since October 2022 when 17 became the first of the class to head that way for repairs … Continue reading

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Midland Metro Alliance share their commitment to the next generation in National Apprenticeship Week

5th to 11th February 2024 marks the annual National Apprenticeship Week and as part of the events connected with this the Transport Skills Academy (TSA) is encouraging people in the West Midlands to consider a career in transport. To do … Continue reading

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro trackwork preparation

Construction work on the West Midlands Metro is hardly outstanding news as with various extensions still being built it’s a matter of course that it will be happening. But alongside the work on expanding the system there is also some … Continue reading

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Just another West Midlands Metro tram move

Can you remember when it was ground breaking news that a modern tram was to be moved on the back of a lorry? Those days have well and truly gone thanks to the continued shuffle of trams on the West … Continue reading

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In Pictures: More large numbers on the West Midlands Metro!

We’ve already seen it with Urbos100 55 on the West Midlands Metro but now its not so unique as sister tram 44 is now also running with large fleet numbers at one end. The tram has presumably had a bit … Continue reading

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