Labour Urged to Introduce Urgent New E-Scooter Laws
Collaborative Mobility UK has written to the Prime Minister calling for urgent e-scooter laws, warning that delays harm investment and limit low-carbon transport options.
Category : Metro Tram
Two-Stop Metro Line: A Tram-endous Future Ahead
Reporter Gurdip Thandi tests the new Birmingham Eastside Metro extension with just two stops, finding it saves time for students and hints at a bigger tram network expansion.
UK Tourists Face 9pm Curfew in Mali from May 1
The FCDO updated travel advice for Mali, imposing a 9pm curfew from May 1 after attacks. UK tourists urged to leave immediately if safe.
Trams Return to Dudley After 96 Years in June Testing
Trams will run from Wednesbury to Dudley for the first time since 1930 when testing starts on the new £649 million West Midlands Metro line in June, with an opening date set for August 28.
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Birmingham Tram Service Expands with New Eastside Extension
Passenger tram services will begin operating into Millennium Point from Easter Sunday, marking the first phase of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension. The new stops provide direct access to key destinations including Moor Street Station and Birmingham
Birmingham Eastside Metro Extension Opens Easter Sunday
The long-awaited first stage of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension opens this weekend, connecting key city centre destinations and marking the start of a major network expansion.
Tram Delays: Wolverhampton to Edgbaston Village Service Hit
West Midlands Metro reports delays on tram services between Wolverhampton and Edgbaston Village due to a tram taken out of service, with additional driver training affecting routes.
Dudley Metro Line Gets Definitive August Opening Date
Dudley Council confirms the new West Midlands Metro line will open to passengers on August 28, 2026, following repeated delays that have impacted town centre businesses.
Dudley Metro Opening Date Set for August 28
Dudley councillors announce the Midlands Metro tramline will open to passengers on August 28, following multiple delays that have impacted town centre businesses.
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Storm Goretti fells tree, blocks tram line in West Midlands
Early morning travel chaos as Storm Goretti brings down a tree on the Metro line between Wednesbury and Birmingham. Bus services also suspended. Check for updates.
Birmingham Eastside Metro extension nears completion
Birmingham's Eastside Metro extension moves closer to opening, with services on the first section expected early this year. Get the latest on progress and timelines.
Metro Route Highlights Dudley's Wealth Gap
The new Midlands Metro line into Dudley passes through some of the borough's most deprived wards, revealing stark inequalities in unemployment and housing. Discover the data behind the divide.
Birmingham City FC's Stadium Metro Link Takes Major Step
Birmingham City FC's ambitious Powerhouse Stadium plans advance as West Midlands Metro completes test run. The £3bn Sports Quarter development targets 2030 completion with transformative transport links.
Birmingham City FC's new stadium tram tested
A major milestone for Birmingham City FC's £3bn Sports Quarter as the Metro line undergoes testing. The 62,000-seat Powerhouse Stadium is on track for a 2030 completion.
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Midland Metro tram breaks down in West Bromwich rush hour
A broken-down tram at Kenrick Park has halted all Midland Metro services between West Bromwich Central and Handsworth Booth Street, causing major disruption. Passengers are advised to use their tickets on National Express West Midlands buses. #Birmingham
West Midlands Metro fines rise tenfold to £100
Penalty fares on the West Midlands Metro will increase tenfold from £10 to £100 in the new year as part of a major crackdown on fare evasion and a new 'buy before you board' policy.
Metro warning: 'Don't rush closing tram doors'
West Midlands Metro launches safety campaign targeting dangerous behaviour around tram doors. New videos show proper etiquette ahead of Birmingham Eastside extension opening.
New Manchester Metrolink Stop Set to Transform Trafford Wharf
A major transport upgrade is coming to Greater Manchester as plans for a new Metrolink stop at Trafford Wharf receive the green light, promising to unlock economic growth and improve connectivity for businesses and residents alike.
Midlands Metro extension delayed until late 2025
Frustration mounts as the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension encounters significant setbacks, pushing completion to late 2025 and raising concerns about escalating costs and traffic disruption.
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