A major road in Wolverhampton is set to close in March as part of works to extend the Midland Metro to Wolverhampton railway station. Pipers Row is expected to reopen
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Brierley Hill extension order discussed
The West Midlands Combined Authority board has discussed the submission of the Transport and Works Act Order application for the extension of the Midland Metro from Wednesbury to Brierley Hill
Continue reading »Network Rail continues to clear Brierley Hill to Wednesbury line
Contractors working on behalf of Network Rail are continuing to clear the disused railway line between Brierley Hill and Wednesbury. The line is set to be converted to a Midland
Continue reading »WMCA approves transport plan
A transport blueprint that will see £3.4 billion of tram extensions, new suburban rail lines, cycle routes and motorway improvements built over the coming decade has been approved. Members of
Continue reading »Iron: Man removal kicks off Midland Metro extension work
The next phase in our work to expand the West Midland’s tram network officially got underway today (Tuesday September 5) when one of Birmingham’s most iconic statues – Iron: Man
Continue reading »Government backs Edgbaston tram extension
A key metro extension linking Birmingham city centre with Edgbaston and the city’s growing Westside area has been given the go-ahead thanks to a multi-million pound funding pledge from the
Continue reading »Brierley Hill extension presented to government
Plans for the £200m extension of the Midland Metro from Wednesbury to Brierley Hill have been handed to the Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling. Andy Street, Mayor of
Continue reading »Consultation on West Midlands draft delivery plan
The public is being asked to give its views on a transport blueprint that will see £3.4 billion of tram extensions, new suburban rail lines, cycle routes and motorway improvements
Continue reading »Clearance work begins on Brierley Hill extension
Work to progress the proposed extension of the Midland Metro from Wednesbury to Brierley Hill is due to commence this week. The Midland Metro Alliance (MMA), working on behalf of
Continue reading »Accelerate HS2 for Brum commonwealth games bid
Council leaders are intending to accelerate the construction of HS2 plus the Midland Metro route to Birmingham International as part of the bid for the city to host the commonwealth
Continue reading »WMCA seeks DfT approval for HS2 tram extension
Plans to extend the Midland Metro through Birmingham city centre have reached a new milestone. The Midland Metro Alliance has formally applied on behalf of the West Midlands Combined Authority
Continue reading »Wolverhampton tram extension approved
The extension of the Midland Metro to Wolverhampton railway station has been given the go-ahead by the government. Source: BBC News
Continue reading »Grand opening for Midland Metro New Street extension
Trams began operating along the new extension to Birmingham New Street at 8am on Monday 30th May. The route will be extended again in 2019 when the line is extended
Continue reading »New Street tram extension opening postponed
The planned opening of the extension of the Midland Metro system to Birmingham New Street has been postponed after minor track issues were found during final safety checks. Remedial works
Continue reading »Midland Metro extension due to open in May
The extension of the Midland Metro to Birmingham New Street will open on 22nd May 2016. Subject to a final review, driver training should start within the next few days.
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