Midland Metro trams could be running to Wolverhampton railway station by July 2022 as the final stage of construction commences this month. The remaining elements of construction include connecting track
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Wolverhampton concrete pour signals progress on tram extension
Completion of a large concrete pour has cleared another milestone on the last phase of the Wolverhampton city centre Metro extension, which will connect Midland Metro with Wolverhampton railway station.
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Trams by Christmas as latest phase of Wolverhampton station is completed
The mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has confirmed that trams will be running through to Wolverhampton railway station following the completion of the latest phase of the station
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Final stages of Wolverhampton tram works begin
The Midland Metro Alliance (MMA), working on behalf of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), will return to Wolverhampton city centre to carry out a series of works to complete the
Continue readingTram stop construction starts on Birmingham Westside extension
Construction work has started on Brindleyplace tram stop as the final ten metres of track on Broad Street were welded into place. It is one of three tram stops on
Continue readingUtility diversion works underway on Midland Metro Digbeth extension
A West Midlands Metro extension linking Digbeth with the city centre has moved a step forward with the much-anticipated light rail route now in the preliminary construction stage following approval
Continue readingNext major structure demolition lined up on Brierley Hill Midland Metro extension
Work on the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension will accelerate further next month when the demolition of another major structure along the route gets underway. Progress on the much-anticipated
Continue readingTrack welding marks Midland Metro Westside extension milestone
A major milestone for the Birmingham Westside Metro extension was achieved on Sunday 20 September as tracks laid last year in Centenary Square were successfully welded to brand-new rail installed
Continue readingFirst structure demolished on Brierley Hill Metro extension
Video footage has been released showing the first major structure for the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension being demolished in a major step forward for the biggest light rail
Continue readingWorks continue on Midland Metro Westside phase 2
Following advice from the government and local leaders, Midland Metro Alliance has restarted work on phase 2 of the Westside extension to Hagley Road with appropriate measures to mitigate Covid-19.
Continue readingAndy Street unveils West Midlands Transport vision
Andy Street has unveiled his vision for developing the transport system in the West Midlands as part of his re-election campaign. The network features the restoration of numerous rail lines
Continue readingBirmingham Eastside extension receives TWAO
The Secretary of State for Transport has provided the Eastside Midlands Metro extension with a Transport and Works Act Order enabling it to progress. The 1.7km extension will add four
Continue readingFinal stages reached for Midland Metro Centenary Square extension
The first of the city’s new tram stops are being installed in Birmingham city centre as work to extend the West Midlands Metro to Centenary Square enters its final stages.
Continue readingWMCA funds Brierley Hill Midland Metro extension
The West Midlands Combined Authority has allocated £450m towards extending the Midland Metro to Brierley Hill. Click here for the article
Continue readingFirst track laid in Victoria Square on Midland Metro extension
The first track has been laid in Birmingham’s Victoria Square, marking a key milestone on the Westside extension. Source: BBC News
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