Category Archives: West Midlands Metro

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 →

West Midlands Metro have once again got together with an event in the region to offer discounted tram travel to get there. The Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival will be taking place for the 40th time between 19th and 28th … Continue reading →

A project which had already been split into two phases is now facing more delays and potential curtailment with cost overruns once again getting the blame. The West Midlands Metro Brierley Hill extension which is due to run via Dudley … Continue reading →

Wolverhampton Art Gallery is the latest organisation to reach an agreement with West Midlands Metro which will see those travelling to the gallery get a 10% discount on their tram ticket. And that’s not where it ends either as those … Continue reading →