Category Archives: West Midlands Metro

Moor Street Queensway in Birmingham City Centre will see trams running along it in the future as it is on the route of the Birmingham Eastside extension which will leave the current line at Bull Street and run through to … Continue reading →

Two tram drivers from the West Midlands Metro will be joining other drivers from across Europe (including Edinburgh Trams) in competing at the prestigious European Tram Driver Championships. Being held in Frankfurt, Germany on 14th September, West Midlands Metro are … Continue reading →

A former supermarket has now been demolished as progress is made on the development of a new Bus and Metro interchange in Dudley. The large building and remaining bus shelters were stripped down and removed over the last three months … Continue reading →

If when you’ve been on a tram and sat there thinking “you know what, it would be so much better if there was some classical music on board” then you are in for a treat on the West Midlands Metro … Continue reading →

Dangerous drivers who risk the safety of themselves and others by blocking tram tracks or recklessly ignoring traffic signals and signs are being warned of the consequences by West Midlands Metro.

Article updated 27th August with photo added. The West Midlands Metro fleet has taken one further step towards having a more uniform look as another of the Urbos 100 trams which were carrying adverts is now back in full fleet … Continue reading →

The sight of trams in service on the West Midlands Metro Birmingham Eastside extension (or at least part of it) has moved a step closer following the announcement that the first phase of the installation of track on Moor Street … Continue reading →

Now that was a short-term vinyl wrap! West Midlands Metro 58 is already back in fleet livery after only around a month carrying an advert for KFC following the conclusion of the contract. This is the shortest term advert seen … Continue reading →

Not previously noted on these pages is the return to service of West Midlands Metro 54. The tram was back in service during June and has remained active since as one of the trams which is regularly used in service … Continue reading →

This week is another week of out and in at West Midlands Metro’s Wednesbury Depot with another swap of trams being stored off site at Worksop. So far we’ve had the one out with 29 having headed to Nottinghamshire with … Continue reading →

West Midlands Metro have announced another partnership which will enable tram ticket holders to enjoy discounts at top attractions in the city. They have teamed up with Merlin Entertainments Ltd to provide up to 25% off when visiting National SeaLife … Continue reading →

Friday 26th July was another swap day for West Midlands Metro with 27 coming back from Worksop whilst 37 left Wednesbury Depot for a second spell of off site storage.

Earlier this year West Midlands Metro ran a competition for Primary school pupils to design a logo for the 25th anniversary of the tram system. As well as seeing their logo on trams and on merchandise, part of the prize … Continue reading →

The highest numbered tram operating on the West Midlands Metro has had a bit of a makeover with 58 now carrying advertising vinyls for KFC. This is another case of the same company advertising on different tramways at the same … Continue reading →

Whilst most of the time tram and light rail systems across the British Isles operate as per their published timetable without any big issues there are occasions when things don’t quite go according to plan. And is some more extreme … Continue reading →