Midland Metro Alliance honours Black Sabbath with new hoarding19 November, 2019New hoarding paying homage to Birmingham band Black Sabbath has been installed in Broad Street as work to build the West …... Read more...Trams are moving and Metro teams release safety video to mark Road Safety Week 201915 November, 2019A series of safety videos are being released by West Midlands Metro and Midland Metro Alliance as testing and commissioning intensifies …... Read more...Jasper Carrott unveils tram named in his honour as Birmingham Westside extension moves ever closer to opening13 November, 2019Brummie comedy legend Jasper Carrott has today unveiled a tram named in his honour in a special ceremony. It was the …... Read more...Local residents and businesses to get more information about Black Country tram extension28 October, 2019A series of engagement events are being held across Sandwell and Dudley this November for local residents and businesses to find …... Read more...First trams reach Centenary Square in Birmingham Westside Metro extension tests24 October, 2019Trams have arrived in Centenary Square for the first time as full tests of the Birmingham Westside Metro extension got underway. …... Read more...Bus passengers in Wolverhampton advised to plan ahead in October and November as Metro works wrap up23 October, 2019Pipers Row in Wolverhampton will be closed for a short period from Sunday 27 October until Sunday 10 November as this …... Read more...Tram extension scoops engineering award4 October, 2019The project to expand tram services through the heart of Birmingham city centre has won a major accolade at an international …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance celebrates the last weld of Metro track in Centenary Square as phase one construction enters final stages18 September, 2019 The first phase of the Birmingham Westside Metro extension moved closer to operation as the last piece of track was …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance shares phasing for last works in 2019 on Wolverhampton City Centre Metro extension12 September, 2019A series of short, temporary changes to city centre traffic during separate dates beginning in September and October have been announced …... Read more...Successful tram test on new track for the Birmingham Westside extension30 August, 2019Trams arrived in Victoria Square for the first time as a gauge test of newly installed track for the Birmingham Westside …... Read more...Bus changes on Broad Street as next phase of construction for Metro to get underway23 August, 2019Traffic diversions are to be implemented on Broad Street from Monday 2 September as work to extend the West Midlands Metro …... Read more...Bus users urged to plan ahead as Metro construction continues on Broad Street7 August, 2019Work to extend West Midlands Metro to Edgbaston is set to hit another milestone this September as construction ramps up on …... Read more...First look at new city centre tram stops as work ramps-up in the city31 July, 2019The first of the city’s new tram stops are being installed in Birmingham city centre as the works to extend the …... Read more...Wolverhampton railway station development hits new heights24 July, 2019The Wolverhampton Interchange project has hit new heights this week with the completion of the roof on phase one of the …... Read more...Students get future careers on track with design of their own Wolverhampton Metro extension18 July, 2019Students from a Wolverhampton school got a chance to design their very own Metro extension when they took part in a …... Read more...Construction of Five Ways underpass well underway20 June, 2019Works on the Five Ways underpass are well underway with the central reservation now completely demolished and much of the road …... Read more...Trams to Centenary Square a step nearer as half of track now in place for phase one of Birmingham Westside Metro extension13 June, 2019The first pieces of tram track have been laid along Paradise Circus marking a significant step forward in the extension of …... Read more...Five Ways Underpass to close as works on next stage of Birmingham Westside Metro extension begin on Monday 3 June30 May, 2019Commuters are being urged to leave more time for journeys when Five Ways underpass closes to all traffic from Monday 3 …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance wins Communication Award at annual Institution of Civil Engineers West Midlands ceremony23 May, 2019The Midland Metro Alliance won an award at the prestigious Institution of Civil Engineers West Midlands Awards held in Birmingham last …... Read more...City centre traffic changes will ease congestion and improve traffic flow2 May, 2019Traffic changes will come into force in the westside of Birmingham city centre in an effort to ease congestion during the …... Read more...Double celebration as Midland Metro Alliance picks up two awards for collaboration and development of local people18 April, 2019The Midland Metro Alliance is celebrating after winning two awards for showing excellence and best practice within the construction sector, at …... Read more...Five Ways Underpass to close as next stage of Metro works begin in June10 April, 2019Five Ways underpass will close to all traffic from Monday 3 June as works by the Midland Metro Alliance to bring …... Read more...Local careers on the right track as Midland Metro Alliance launch a light rail construction apprenticeship25 March, 2019Twelve people in the West Midlands will be the first to achieve a qualification in Light Rail after the Institute for …... Read more...Final green light for Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro funding22 March, 2019Multi-million pound plans to bring Metro through Dudley borough was today hailed a “trailblazer” as the £449m funding for the rail …... Read more...Major milestone reached on Birmingham Westside Metro extension as canal tunnel reopens on schedule13 March, 2019Works to bring the second phase of the Birmingham Westside extension closer to completion have reached a major milestone with the …... Read more...Support package announced by the West Midlands Combined Authority for businesses affected by Metro works12 March, 2019A support package was announced on Monday 11 March 2019 to help businesses directly affected by the construction of new routes …... Read more...A hat-trick of nominations for the Midland Metro Alliance in West Midlands construction awards8 March, 2019The Midland Metro Alliance has been shortlisted in categories celebrating collaboration, innovation and people development by the judging panel of the …... Read more...International Women’s Day 2019: Meena’s Story8 March, 2019In celebration of International Women’s Day, we asked our female talent to share their experiences on working in the construction industry, …... Read more...International Women’s Day 2019: Zahra’s Story8 March, 2019In celebration of International Women’s Day, we asked our female talent to share their experiences on working in the construction industry, …... Read more...International Women’s Day 2019: Steph’s Story8 March, 2019In celebration of International Women’s Day, we asked our female talent to share their experiences on working in the construction industry, …... Read more...International Women’s Day 2019: Maria’s Story8 March, 2019In celebration of International Women’s Day, we asked our female talent to share their experiences on working in the construction industry, …... Read more...International Women’s Day 2019: Grace’s Story8 March, 2019In celebration of International Women’s Day, we asked our female talent to share their experiences on working in the construction industry, …... Read more...International Women’s Day 2019: Cerys’ Story8 March, 2019In celebration of International Women’s Day, we asked our female talent to share their experiences on working in the construction industry, and …... Read more...International Women’s Day 2019: Amy’s Story8 March, 2019In celebration of International Women’s Day, we asked our female talent to share their experiences on working in the construction industry, …... Read more...International Women’s Day 2019: Shervorne’s Story8 March, 2019In celebration of International Women’s Day, we asked our female talent to share their experiences on working in the construction industry, …... Read more...International Women’s Day 2019: Marta’s Story8 March, 2019In celebration of International Women’s Day, we asked our female talent to share their experiences on working in the construction industry, …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance recognised as part of the NCE100 for second year running26 February, 2019The Midland Metro Alliance has been announced as one of the New Civil Engineer (NCE) 100 companies of the year for …... Read more...First tracks laid for Birmingham Westside Metro extension in Victoria Square7 February, 2019Tram tracks are now being laid in Birmingham city centre in a clear sign that construction of the West Midlands Metro …... Read more...Collaborative video showcases vibrant nightlife17 December, 2018A video has been created to showcase the vibrant Broad Street nightlife which is brimming with bars, clubs and eateries. Broad …... Read more...Stop, look and listen as West Midlands Metro and Midland Metro Alliance release safety video to mark Road Safety Week 201823 November, 2018Children from across the West Midlands have been learning more about road safety and keeping safe around construction sites through a …... Read more...Broad Street Canal Tunnel to close from January 2019 as work gets underway to bring Metro to Edgbaston22 November, 2018The Midland Metro Alliance, working on behalf of the West Midlands Combined Authority, will begin works for phase two of the …... Read more...Steel works strengthen subway19 November, 2018Strengthening works have begun on the former subway in Paradise Street following demolition earlier this year for the Birmingham Westside Metro …... Read more...Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension moves step closer8 November, 2018The Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension has moved a step closer with the next stage of the project now underway. …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance recognised locally and nationally at events celebrating outstanding partnership working17 October, 2018The Midland Metro Alliance won two awards at prestigious events held in London and the West Midlands on Wednesday 10 October. …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance Development Director recognised for outstanding contribution to light rail industry10 October, 2018Peter Adams, the Development Director for the Midland Metro Alliance and Transport for West Midlands, won a prestigious award for his …... Read more...Find out more about the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension at canal festival27 September, 2018The Midland Metro Alliance will be at the Parkhead Canal Festival on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September. Members of the …... Read more...Change announced for Grand Central Metro stop18 September, 2018New arrangements are to be put in place for customers using West Midlands Metro’s terminus at Grand Central later this month. …... Read more...Pipers Row to reopen31 August, 2018Pipers Row will reopen to traffic and the diversions on Tower Street, Castle Street, Queen Street, Berry Street and Lichfield Street …... Read more...Paradise Circus to close as next stage of Birmingham Westside Metro Extension to begin on Monday 3 September24 August, 2018Passengers are being urged to plan ahead and leave more time for their journeys as the next stage of Birmingham Westside …... Read more...Historical objects unearthed during Metro extension works go on display at museum3 August, 2018Artefacts recovered from the site of a historical footpath unearthed in Victoria Square during construction for the Birmingham Westside Metro extension …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance present awards to Wolverhampton students30 July, 2018Graduates, working on Midland Metro Alliance’s Wolverhampton City Centre Metro Extension, led the judging and presentation of awards to students who …... Read more...Competition success for school children’s Midland Metro Alliance hoarding designs26 July, 2018Hoarding artwork designed by West Midlands school children for the Midland Metro Alliance has been named as a runner-up in the …... Read more...Paradise Circus to close from September as next stage of Birmingham Westside Metro Extension gets underway10 July, 2018The Midland Metro Alliance, working on behalf of the West Midlands Combined Authority, will begin the next stage of the Birmingham …... Read more...Third phase of construction for Wolverhampton City Centre Metro Extension to commence from Monday 9 July 20186 July, 2018The next phase of the works for the Wolverhampton City Centre Metro Extension will commence from Monday 9 July when construction …... Read more...Ava’s a winner5 July, 2018 Ava from The Royal School, Wolverhampton, is the overall winner of the Express and Star’s Design an Ad competition after …... Read more...Major milestone reached for Wolverhampton City Centre Metro Extension4 July, 2018A major milestone has been reached on the Wolverhampton City Centre Metro extension with the laying of the first pieces of …... Read more...Footpath uncovered during Metro extension works dated as from between 18th and 19th century in origin25 June, 2018Last week, people living, working and visiting the centre of Birmingham were excited by the discovery of an old footpath unearthed …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance go back to school to deliver light rail module for Wolverhampton students15 June, 2018Two graduates, currently working on Midland Metro Alliance’s Wolverhampton City Centre Metro Extension, headed back to school at the West Midlands …... Read more...Local children create artwork to brighten up construction site14 June, 2018Over 300 school children, aged between 5-11 years-old, have taken part in an art project to add more colour to the …... Read more...Footpath Closure – Pipers Row Monday 4 June2 June, 2018From Monday 4 June the footpath adjacent to the bus station will close for 2 weeks. Access to Pipers Row …... Read more...Metro extension Delivery Manager rewarded for employing local residents25 May, 2018A Senior Delivery Manager at the Midland Metro Alliance has been presented with an award for his contribution to employing local …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance mark Birmingham Pride with Victoria Square hoarding24 May, 2018Hoarding panels in Victoria Square have become even more colourful as the Midland Metro Alliance mark this weekend’s Birmingham Pride celebrations …... Read more...School drawings competition24 May, 2018Ava, 8, is the lucky winner of the Royal School, Wolverhampton’s entry for the Express and Star’s Design an Ad competition. …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance hold second annual supplier event21 May, 2018Small and medium-sized businesses from across the West Midlands were given the chance to find out how they can supply goods …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance recognised at event celebrating outstanding civil engineering11 May, 2018 The Midland Metro Alliance won two awards at the prestigious Institution of Civil Engineers West Midlands Awards held in Birmingham …... Read more...Pedestrian and cycling maps to help people get around Birmingham city centre4 May, 2018Pedestrian and cycling maps have been placed around Birmingham city centre to help people make the most of the area during …... Read more...Lost history uncovered during tram works25 April, 2018A lost piece of history has been uncovered during construction work to extend the tramway to the Westside of Birmingham. Original …... Read more...Main construction work starts on Wolverhampton City Centre Extension10 April, 2018Construction work to extend the tram to Wolverhampton Railway Station got underway on Monday. Enabling works began last month and the …... Read more...Overnight Traffic Restrictions in the Merry Hill/Brierley Hill Area April 20183 April, 2018Please be aware that over the coming week there will be some traffic management in place while we carry out structural …... Read more...Go-ahead given for a new apprenticeship in Tramway (Light Rail) Construction and Renewals29 March, 2018The UK’s Light Rail industry, led by the Midland Metro Alliance, has been given the go-ahead from the Institute for Apprenticeships …... Read more...Tipton Road Closures March 201823 March, 2018Please be aware that there will be some traffic management in place while we carry out structural surveys along the Wednesbury …... Read more...Supply Chain support scoops nomination at West Midlands Constructing Excellence Awards 201821 March, 2018The Midland Metro Alliance, in partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority and the Black Country Growth Hub, has been shortlisted as …... Read more...Business as usual as temporary bus changes to begin in Wolverhampton City Centre tram Extension works15 March, 2018Changes to bus services in Wolverhampton come in to effect this weekend. They are being introduced from start of service on …... Read more...Royal seal of approval for Midland Metro Alliance’s support of STEM15 March, 2018Two staff members from the Midland Metro Alliance have been helping to inspire young people to work in STEM during events …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance Apprentices on track to success9 March, 2018A half price travel scheme for thousands of young trainees was today (Friday 9 March) made permanent by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) …... Read more...SME Collaboration1 March, 2018At MMA we are very passionate about working with local small and medium sized enterprises, and in fact, SME’s make up …... Read more...Out and about22 February, 2018The Edgbaston ‘Meet the Buyer’ event, hosted by Constructionline was extremely well attended. Pictured are Daniel Moore (Senior Buyer) and Emma …... Read more...78% on the leaderboard20 February, 2018In January 2017, we set ourselves a (very high!) target of ensuring that 80% of possible £ spent would be with …... Read more...Traffic changes in Birmingham Westside as part of the city centre tram extension work26 January, 2018Traffic changes will come into effect along Broad Street from Monday 29 January 2018 as part of the ongoing construction of …... Read more...Out and about25 January, 2018We were proud to collaborate with Safestart Events today, an important annual safety event held at Stoneleigh Park in Coventry. With …... Read more...Next phase of Wolverhampton City Centre tram extension to get underway in March18 January, 2018The next phase of the project to extend the tram to Wolverhampton Railway Station will get underway in March. The Midland …... Read more...Lane restriction at Five Ways Underpass from Tuesday 16 January 201812 January, 2018Works are progressing to extend the tram from Grand Central Station to the Westside of Birmingham. In order for the Midland …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance helps reduce unemployment in Wolverhampton15 December, 2017The Midland Metro Alliance has been credited for helping to reduce unemployment in the Wolverhampton area. New figures from the Office …... Read more...Trams are operating between Wolverhampton St. George’s and Grand Central, Birmingham8 December, 2017Following the end of testing and commissioning works yesterday, the Midland Metro tram service in the West Midlands is now serving …... Read more...Tram services to Wolverhampton to reopen early on Friday 8 December7 December, 2017 A full tram service between Grand Central and Wolverhampton St George’s will resume two days ahead of schedule, before the …... Read more...Successful tram test on Bilston Road’s new tram track30 November, 2017Trams returned to Bilston Road overnight as the tram track recently installed by the Midland Metro Alliance was tested ahead of …... Read more...Successful tram test on Bilston Road’s new tram track29 November, 2017Trams returned to Bilston Road overnight as the tram track recently installed by the Midland Metro Alliance was tested ahead of …... Read more...Road closure on Cooper Street, Wolverhampton24 November, 2017This notice is to inform you of the road closure on Cooper Street closing on Friday (24/11/17 05.00– 17.00). For …... Read more...Bilston pupils brush up on road safety skills during tram site visit22 November, 2017It was stop, look and listen for a group of young pupils from Bilston when they swapped their uniforms for high-vis …... Read more...Bilston Road construction team install final sleepers17 November, 2017The final sleepers were installed today on the Bilston Road Track Replacement Project. The Midland Metro Alliance project team, which reached …... Read more...Upcoming night closure of Pipers Row box junction15 November, 2017This notice is to inform you of the upcoming road closures due to take place on Pipers Row box junction closing …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance to reopen Bilston Road ahead of schedule14 November, 2017The tram track replacement works along the Bilston Road in Wolverhampton will complete ahead of schedule on 2 December 2017 when …... Read more...Upcoming night closures on Bilston Road between 20.11 2017 – 30.11.201713 November, 2017This notice is to inform you of the upcoming road closures due to take place on Bilston Road. Bilston Road will …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance donates old tram track to Black Country Living Museum13 October, 2017The Black Country Living Museum has been given around 100 metres of the tram track that the Midland Metro Alliance removed …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance scoops two industry awards at the Global Light Rail Awards 20175 October, 2017The Midland Metro Alliance’s Development Team has won a prestigious accolade for its work planning future tram routes in the region …... Read more...The Midland Metro Alliance opens its doors for Macmillan29 September, 2017The Midland Metro Alliance opened its doors to all on Friday 29 September when it hosted Women in Rail West Midland’s …... Read more...Changes to Hill Street, Brunel Street and Paradise Street from Monday 9th October 201725 September, 2017As works to extend the Midland Metro further into Birmingham City Centre begin, the following changes will take place from Monday …... Read more...Future Wolverhampton tram extension reaches first milestone22 September, 2017The future tram extension to Wolverhampton railway station has reached its first milestone with a new junction due to be installed …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance shortlisted in the Global Light Rail Awards 201721 September, 2017The Midland Metro Alliance has been shortlisted in multiple categories at the prestigious Global Light Rail Awards to be held in …... Read more...Iron: Man kicks off next phase of Midland Metro tram expansion5 September, 2017The next phase in our work to expand the West Midland’s tram network officially got underway today (Tuesday September 5) when …... Read more...Ten Unusual Facts About The Iron: Man Statue5 September, 20171. Originally titled ‘Untitled’, it is now called ‘Iron: Man’. 2. The statue has feet hidden beneath the ground which …... Read more...Tram Extension to Edgbaston gets £59.8m green light from government1 September, 2017The tram extension linking Birmingham city centre with Edgbaston and the city’s growing Westside area has been given the go-ahead thanks …... Read more...The Boulton, Watt and Murdoch statue is on the move23 August, 2017In preparation for the tram being extended to the west of Birmingham, one of Birmingham’s most iconic statues, Boulton, Watt and …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance recognised for outreach work with jobseekers18 August, 2017The Midland Metro Alliance virtual training academy has been recognised for excellence in the Outreach Initiative of the Year category at …... Read more...Utility works begin for Edgbaston extension5 July, 2017In preparation for trams running to Edgbaston by 2021, some enabling utility works are currently taking place in Birmingham City Centre, …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance recognised for transforming lives through partnerships3 July, 2017 The Midland Metro Alliance virtual training academy has been recognised for excellence in the Transforming Lives through Partnerships category at …... Read more...Track laying begins on Bilston Road3 July, 2017The Bilston Road tram track renewal project hit two major milestones over the weekend with the successful pouring of concrete and …... Read more...Wildlife conservation at the heart of Brierley Hill tram extension project30 June, 2017The Midland Metro Alliance has started protected species surveys along the proposed Wednesbury to Brierley Hill tram extension route. To …... Read more...Bilston Road Track Renewal team making excellent progress as we prepare for the first concrete pour29 June, 2017Work on the Bilston Road Track Replacement got underway on Sunday 11 June and excellent progress is being made on the …... Read more...Success in Solihull as more cohorts complete light rail course16 June, 2017 Students at Solihull College & University Centre’s Woodlands campus recently came to the end of a six-week intensive sector based …... Read more...Bilston Road Metro Line Renewal to commence this weekend7 June, 2017 The Midland Metro line that operates between Wolverhampton and Birmingham will be closed between Priestfield and Wolverhampton St. George’s for …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance looks to develop local supplier network19 May, 2017 Dozens of West Midlands companies are being offered the chance to help build a series of multi-million pound Metro tram …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance helps get careers on the right track10 May, 2017Working with local colleges, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), councils and other funding bodies, the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA) …... Read more...Wrens Nest woodwork group swoop in to help local wildlife along proposed tram route5 May, 2017 Members of the Senior Citizens Enterprise Woodwork group in Dudley kindly donated their time and skills to build a variety …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance begins public realm work in Birmingham City Centre20 April, 2017The Midland Metro Alliance has started work to improve the public realm around Lower Temple Street in Birmingham City Centre. …... Read more...Bilston Road Metro Line Renewal to take place from summer 201719 April, 2017The Midland Metro line that operates between Wolverhampton and Birmingham will be closed between Priestfield and Wolverhampton St. George’s for essential …... Read more...Edgbaston Project Update7 April, 2017 Yesterday, the Midland Metro Alliance, working on behalf of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), submitted an application to the …... Read more...Midland Metro passenger numbers set to top seven million on back of city centre tram extension17 March, 2017The number of people using the Midland Metro soared to record levels last year after the tram system was extended onto …... Read more...Wednesbury To Brierley Hill Project Update – 6th February 20177 February, 2017The initial work to clear the overgrown section of the disused railway line on the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill route is …... Read more...Metro work to begin on the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Route16 January, 2017Work to progress the proposed extension of the Midland Metro from Wednesbury to Brierley Hill is due to commence this week. …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance Welcomes Colas Rail’s Top Executives2 December, 2016Pictured left to right – Alejandro Moreno; Stephen Haynes; Phil Hewitt; Francis Grass; Jean-Pierre Bertrand; and James Aspinall. Earlier this …... Read more...Future Metro drivers test their tram driving skills7 November, 2016On Thursday last week, Rose Rees, Sam Davis, Tony Fearon and Greg Palmer from the Midland Metro Alliance spent an evening …... Read more...Westside BID on the Tram28 October, 2016On Wednesday 26 October, as part of our work to promote the benefits of the tram to wider stakeholders in the …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance support Talent Match Black Country21 October, 2016The Midland Metro Alliance joined a host of other local organisations to sponsor the Talent Match Black Country ‘Two Years On’ …... Read more...Midland Metro does the double at Global Light Rail awards21 October, 2016The Midland Metro is celebrating a glorious double after scooping two prizes at the prestigious Global Light Rail Awards in London. …... Read more...Milestone reached for proposed £137.2m Midland Metro extension in Birmingham4 October, 2016Plans to extend the Midland Metro through Birmingham city centre have reached a new milestone. The Midland Metro Alliance has …... Read more...A novel way to get an interview!3 October, 2016Midland Metro Alliance Director, Alejandro Moreno, was filmed by the BBC as he stopped to speak with 22 year-old graduate Jamie …... Read more...Transport Minister visits Midland Metro Alliance21 September, 2016Yesterday, the Midland Metro Alliance was delighted to welcome the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, Andrew Jones MP, to …... Read more...Midland Metro Alliance presented at three high-profile events20 September, 2016Last week was a busy one for the Midland Metro Alliance, where the long-term plans for helping to improve the integrated …... Read more...Alejandro Moreno appointed as Director of Midland Metro Alliance5 September, 2016The body overseeing the expansion of the Midland Metro has a new man at the top. Alejandro Moreno has been appointed …... Read more...Wolverhampton Utility Works – Progress Update5 September, 2016Utility works to enable the extension of the Midland Metro line from its existing St George’s terminus to [layerslider id=”GI-news”] outside …... Read more...Metro usage soars following opening of extension to Birmingham New Street and Grand Central2 August, 2016Passenger numbers on the Midland Metro have soared since the opening of the Birmingham city centre extension to New Street station. …... Read more...Metro Family Fun Day29 July, 2016On Saturday 23 July, members of the Midland Metro Alliance joined the Marketing Team from the West Midlands Combined Authority for …... Read more...Retail Bid launch their Found guide19 July, 2016Retail Bid have recently launched their Found guide. This features over 100 independent businesses including restaurants, cafes, bars and hairdressers, captured …... Read more...New era in public transport begins as Midland Metro Alliance is formally signed6 July, 2016A new partnership to revolutionise the £1.2 billion construction of future tram routes across the West Midlands has been formally launched. …... Read more...Colmore Food Festival6 July, 2016On Friday 1st July passengers waiting for the Midland Metro were asked to decided which drink they preferred. Bar Opus is …... Read more...Retail Bid have recently launched their Found guide.6 July, 2016Retail Bid have recently launched their Found guide. This features over 100 independent businesses including restaurants, cafes, bars and hairdressers, captured …... Read more...More to explore by Metro6 July, 2016Future developments of the tram network are planned and these will be vital to enhance the connectivity in the region. …... Read more...Launch of Midland Metro Alliance ushers in new era for tram expansion projects across the Midlands4 July, 2016Launch of Midland Metro Alliance ushers in new era for tram expansion projects across the Midlands A new partnership has …... Read more...Ground investigation works for Eastside Extension4 July, 2016Currently on going Ground investigation works are on going for the Eastside project. Engineers are required to conduct specific ground investigation …... Read more...Utility diversion works4 July, 2016Before the tram way is constructed the utilities have to be diverted out of the road – work on the utility …... Read more...Wolverhampton TWA order23 June, 2016The Secretary of State for Transport has approved the Transport and Works Act order for the Centenary Square Extension. The notice …... Read more...School Visit to Birmingham using the Metro23 June, 2016 ‘Thank you for helping with our Metro journey to Grand Central in Birmingham so we could collect the data for …... Read more...Midland Metro open to New Street Station30 May, 2016Tram services are now operating to Birmingham’s New Street station as the city centre extension opened for business on 30th May. …... Read more...Ozzy Osbourne Came To Name A Tram26 May, 2016Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne was back in town to unveil a Midland Metro tram bearing his name. The Aston-born frontman …... Read more...
