Trams will not be running to Wolverhampton Railway Station in time for the Commonwealth Games after all. The much delayed extension has been delayed further, and although it is expected that the majority of construction works will be over by the end of July there will be some to complete from August with testing then following \u2013 subject to tram availability.<\/p>\n
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Originally due to be opened by the end of 2020 the short extension has been beset by various delays, but earlier in 2022 it was announced that they hoped to start running a service by July. However, this date has now been further pushed back, with local politicians saying they had been told it was to allow time to complete footpaths and for tram testing.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson from the Midland Metro Alliance said: \u201cThe majority of construction activity is set to be completed in early July, with some minor public realm works to conclude after the games. Testing and commissioning will begin after the Games, subject to tram availability, with a view to opening later in the year. This has been part of a complex interchange project involving numerous partners and multiple works.”<\/p>\n
Cllr Ian Brookfield, leader of Wolverhampton City Council, didn\u2019t hold back in his comments, quoted in the Wolverhampton Express and Star: \u201cThis is terrible news for the Metro and a real blow to our city. Quite frankly it’s an absolute disgrace. People in the city have been let down. The extension is 18 months overdue in the first place and we were promised it would be ready for the start of the games. It’s like the whole operation is being run by a second rate outfit. What type of message will this send to people who come into our city and see tram lines down but no trams running? People are losing faith in the Metro and this could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Trams will not be running to Wolverhampton Railway Station in time for the Commonwealth Games after all. The much delayed extension has been delayed further, and although it is expected that the majority of construction works will be over by … Continue reading