Category Archives: West Midlands Metro

Revised timetable to be introduced on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

As from Monday 12th October another revised timetable will be introduced on the West Midlands Metro, offering a slightly reduced frequency to the standard timetable which had been in operation again since the start of September.

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In Pictures: More from Birmingham Westside extension

Posted on Saturday 26 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

We recently brought you the news that the second phase of the Birmingham Westside extension between Library and Hagley Road was making good progress with firstly the new tracks connected with the existing line at Library and then a few … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Wires comes down on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 23 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Its been a while but Wednesday 23rd September saw another “wires down” incident on the West Midlands Metro causing major disruption for the service from just before 1000. The wires came down between Jewellery Quarter and St Paul’s leading to … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Westside extension works move on

Posted on Monday 21 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 19th September 2020 saw another major milestone achieved on the second phase of the Birmingham Westside extension when the new tracks laid in Broad Street were welded to those already in position in Centenary Square.

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What’s New on British Trams Online?

Posted on Sunday 13 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Its another double helping of photos this week as we head to the West Midlands Metro in September 2020 and the Heaton Park Tramway in November 2008:

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In Pictures: Birmingham Westside extension works continue

Posted on Friday 4 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Work on further extending the West Midlands Metro to Hagley Road in Edgbaston have been continuing over the past few months with just a short break at the start of the lockdown restrictions in March. This extension will see trams … Continue reading →

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Full service resumes on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 2 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

As restrictions continue to be eased and people are persuaded to head back into the office more regularly, the West Midlands Metro have announced that they are now running a full service once more. The reintroduction of the usual timetable … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 08

Posted on Wednesday 2 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Before we warm up and get out of the snow this week we have one final image from Midland Metro.

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West Midlands Metro launch Fare Finder

Posted on Monday 31 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro are trying to make it as easy as possible for passengers to find the right ticket for their journey with the launch of a new online “Fare Finder”. Available on the official West Midlands Metro website, passengers … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: West Midlands Metro 27

Posted on Thursday 27 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

We are today heading to the West Midlands Metro for another image taken during the Covid-19 restrictions.

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Covid-19 service update – operating systems

Posted on Wednesday 26 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

It’s been around two months since we last brought you a summary of the service being run on the tram and light rail systems of the British Isles – so its about time we gave a handy update all in … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 05

Posted on Wednesday 26 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few weeks we have seen what was in reality a fairly light snowfall in February 2012 on the Midland Metro but this week we move forward a year to a time when a much heavy snowfall had … Continue reading →

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Progress continues on Metro Brierley Hill extension

Posted on Sunday 23 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Work on bringing the West Midlands Metro to Brierley Hill has been continuing to make good progress recently with the first major structure now demolished, the first stage of utility diversions completed and attention is being turned towards working on … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: West Midlands Metro 33

Posted on Friday 21 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Today we take a look at the West Midlands Metro again for the latest “Lockdown Walk”.

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 06

Posted on Wednesday 19 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Its another snowy image from Midland Metro for you in this “Picture in Time” instalment.

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Swift Go launches new fare capping service

Posted on Friday 14 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Anyone using a Swift Go card on the West Midlands Metro will now be charged the best value fare for any journeys made in a single day in the latest development of the pay as you go smartcard. The new … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: West Midlands Metro 22

Posted on Friday 14 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

The latest edition of “Lockdown Walks” is heading to the West Midlands Metro again.

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 10

Posted on Wednesday 12 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Let it snow again this week as we head back to February 2012 for another look at Midland Metro in this edition of “Picture in Time”.

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More funding confirmed for light rail in England

Posted on Saturday 8 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Five tram and light rail systems in England outside of London (both the Docklands Light Railway and London Tramlink are covered by the Transport for London funding package) are to receive funding of up to £37.4 million over the next … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 03 & 14

Posted on Wednesday 5 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Our modern tram edition of “Picture in Time” this week moves to the Midland Metro for the next few weeks. Now, these articles are usually written several weeks and months in advance (none more so than in 2020 when there … Continue reading →

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