The wait may still be going on for the start of trams to Wolverhampton Railway Station but every so often we get a little snippet of information which starts to make you think that services may not be that far away (unfortunately, often followed by something which tells you its still some way off). The latest positive development is the forthcoming closure of Piper\u2019s Row for resurfacing work (something which does seem to have happened on several occasions already).<\/p>\n
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Piper\u2019s Row \u2013 which will see trams running along it as they run between the junction with the current line to St George\u2019s and the Railway Station \u2013 is to be closed between 14th<\/sup> and 18th<\/sup> August to allow the resurfacing to take place.<\/p>\n In making the announcement the Midland Metro Alliance have confirmed that contractors are currently working on the signalling system and this will then be followed by resurfacing. After that happens then the line should be handed over for testing and driver training. And then it should be a start of passenger services \u2013 but no clues on just when that may be. One thing we do know is that the apparent spring opening date is well and truly missed.<\/p>\n Whilst Piper\u2019s Row is closed bus services will be diverted away from the area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The wait may still be going on for the start of trams to Wolverhampton Railway Station but every so often we get a little snippet of information which starts to make you think that services may not be that far … Continue reading