News and Media – Midland Metro Alliance

All aboard as new Metro...

5 April, 2026
Major roadworks suspended to help...

24 October, 2025
Successful overnight tram tests herald...

6 August, 2025
Construction for Metro extension to...

11 July, 2025
Birmingham Eastside Metro extension celebrates...

21 March, 2025
Work begins on second phase...

6 February, 2025
Iconic “Hanson’s Ale” Metro bridge...

20 September, 2024
Metro construction nears completion along...

18 September, 2024
The Midland Metro Alliance strives...

6 September, 2024
Progress on Dudley Interchange development...

28 August, 2024
Milestone celebrated as first phase...

19 August, 2024
Midland Metro Alliance celebrates exceeding...

24 May, 2024
Final bridge for first phase...

24 May, 2024
Timetable enhancements following delta junction...

5 April, 2024
Historic Parkhead Viaduct restoration nears...

20 March, 2024
Changes to bus services in...

19 March, 2024
Metro passengers urged to plan...

15 March, 2024
Metro schemes a key part...

12 March, 2024
Midland Metro Alliance launches second...

29 February, 2024
Spades set to hit the...

28 February, 2024
Midland Metro Alliance shares its...

6 February, 2024
Metro Delta junction structure in...

2 February, 2024
Staff Blog: Trams-forming Potters Lane:...

15 January, 2024
Final piece of track welded...

9 January, 2024
Plans brought forward to open...

10 November, 2023
Leader of the House of...

27 October, 2023
Locals urged to plan ahead...

13 October, 2023
West Midlands’ Metro development and...

6 October, 2023
Midland Metro Alliance's Skills lead...

22 September, 2023
New West Midlands Metro extension...

14 September, 2023
Mayor of the West Midlands'...

6 September, 2023
Broad Street Finishing Works (September...

29 August, 2023
Passenger services moving closer as...

24 August, 2023
Lower Bull Street set to...

17 July, 2023
Midland Metro Alliance awards prizes...

12 July, 2023
New images show how Dudley’s...

9 June, 2023
Kings Parade demolition successfully completed

6 June, 2023
Funding package to continue Black...

2 June, 2023
Midland Metro Alliance celebrates Earth...

21 April, 2023
First tram runs on new...

4 April, 2023
Wolverhampton City Centre Metro extension...

21 March, 2023
Students with special education needs...

17 March, 2023
Birmingham Eastside Lower Bull Street...

15 March, 2023
Concrete pour in Sandwell signals...

15 February, 2023
Midland Metro Alliance showcases construction...

13 February, 2023
Kings Parade demolition takes step...

10 February, 2023
Work started on £43m West...

26 January, 2023
Castle Hill set to reopen...

20 January, 2023
First section of rail installed...

9 January, 2023
Castle Hill set to reopen...

13 December, 2022
Metro extension in Digbeth enters...

25 November, 2022
Phase one of Birmingham Westside...

4 November, 2022
Localised road closure of Sedgley...

14 October, 2022
Construction for Metro route takes...

5 October, 2022
Staff excellence and safety in...

30 September, 2022
Locals invited to find out...

21 September, 2022
Milestone celebrated after first section...

8 September, 2022
Milestone celebrated after first section...

8 September, 2022
New West Midlands Metro extension...

15 July, 2022
Demolition of empty college building...

28 June, 2022
Summer of progress for Black...

24 June, 2022
Next stop career success -...

17 June, 2022
In the Spotlight: Colas Rail...

27 May, 2022
Broad Street and Brindleyplace are...

13 May, 2022
Midland Metro Alliance helps inspire...

13 May, 2022
Midland Metro Alliance working with...

22 April, 2022
Concrete pour for Dudley Metro...

12 April, 2022
Tram travels along Broad Street...

5 April, 2022
Rail passengers in Wolverhampton invited...

27 March, 2022
Local leaders celebrate Metro extension...

18 March, 2022
Technical fly-through footage shows a...

2 March, 2022
Final stages of the Wolverhampton...

1 March, 2022
Midland Metro Alliance fast tracks...

15 February, 2022
First section of rail installed...

14 February, 2022
National Apprenticeship Week 2022 -...

11 February, 2022
National Apprenticeship Week 2022 -...

10 February, 2022
National Apprenticeship Week 2022 -...

10 February, 2022
National Apprenticeship Week 2022 -...

9 February, 2022
National Apprenticeship Week 2022 -...

8 February, 2022
Successful rail delivery in Dudley...

25 January, 2022
New year sees more progress...

4 January, 2022
Essential utility upgrades to take...

13 December, 2021
Future-proofing of Corporation Street tram...

29 October, 2021
Tram test on Corporation Street’s...

28 October, 2021
Road users in Wolverhampton advised...

23 October, 2021
Five Ways roundabout to temporarily...

20 October, 2021
Finishing touches added to Birmingham...

11 October, 2021
Dudley motorists urged to plan...

8 October, 2021
Metro wins big at light...

7 October, 2021
Dudley’s Metro developments are taking...

21 September, 2021
Milestone celebrated as first section...

20 September, 2021
West Midlands dominate light rail...

16 September, 2021
Shadow Secretary of State for...

13 August, 2021
Concrete pour on the Wolverhampton...

4 August, 2021
Second new bridge to be...

29 July, 2021
Existing Metro line in Birmingham...

30 June, 2021
Doors open to second half...

28 June, 2021
Work set to begin on...

24 June, 2021
Spades set to hit the...

25 May, 2021
More than £15 million funding...

18 May, 2021
First of eight new trams...

14 May, 2021
First new bridge installed for...

12 May, 2021
Final piece of track is...

16 April, 2021
Main construction of Eastside Metro...

31 March, 2021
Regeneration of Dudley town centre...

17 March, 2021
Final stages of construction to...

12 March, 2021
Careers in Construction: Join us...

2 March, 2021
Construction work to get underway...

11 February, 2021
Bridge demolition marks another major...

19 January, 2021
Fly-through footage shows first glimpse...

14 January, 2021
Metro extension marks major first...

16 December, 2020
Metro extension to the Digbeth...

10 December, 2020
Colleges join forces to get...

9 December, 2020
Forgotten piece of history uncovered...

1 December, 2020
Midland Metro Alliance wins prestigious...

26 November, 2020
Metro extension on the right...

11 November, 2020
Online platform launched to inspire...

9 November, 2020
Coneygree Road and Victoria Road...

9 November, 2020
New life for old track...

20 October, 2020
Plan ahead as Sandwell canal...

2 October, 2020
Midland Metro Alliance celebrates milestone...

21 September, 2020
Work on Wednesbury to Brierley...

18 September, 2020
Overflow car park at Dudley...

13 August, 2020
Milestone reached on Wednesbury to...

12 August, 2020
Castle Hill reopens to two-way...

7 August, 2020
Competition time: Colour in the...

20 July, 2020
Metro stop to be named...

14 July, 2020
Localised closure of Sedgley Road...

9 July, 2020
Get a closer look at...

3 July, 2020
Birmingham Westside Metro extension achieves...

25 June, 2020
Tipton asked to plan ahead...

17 June, 2020
Midland Metro Alliance supports children...

28 May, 2020
UPDATED update on construction activities...

24 March, 2020
Transport for West Midlands working...

18 March, 2020
Leaders from Transport for West...

9 March, 2020
Newly installed track welded at...

24 February, 2020
Children invited to get creative...

14 February, 2020
Milestone reached on Birmingham Westside...

13 February, 2020
Dudley residents and businesses advised...

10 February, 2020
West Midlands Combined Authority Board...

7 February, 2020
Leadership changes at the Midland...

4 February, 2020
Regeneration of Dudley town centre...

29 January, 2020
Brew Monday sessions held to...

20 January, 2020
Midland Metro Alliance joins industry...

17 December, 2019
Phase one of new railway...

17 December, 2019
Birmingham city centre tram extension...

11 December, 2019
Midland Metro Alliance honours Black...

19 November, 2019
Trams are moving and Metro...

15 November, 2019
Jasper Carrott unveils tram named...

13 November, 2019
Local residents and businesses to...

28 October, 2019
First trams reach Centenary Square...

24 October, 2019
Bus passengers in Wolverhampton advised...

23 October, 2019
Tram extension scoops engineering award

4 October, 2019
Midland Metro Alliance celebrates the...

18 September, 2019
Midland Metro Alliance shares phasing...

12 September, 2019
Successful tram test on new...

30 August, 2019
Bus changes on Broad Street...

23 August, 2019
Bus users urged to plan...

7 August, 2019
First look at new city...

31 July, 2019
Wolverhampton railway station development hits...

24 July, 2019
Students get future careers on...

18 July, 2019
Construction of Five Ways underpass...

20 June, 2019
Trams to Centenary Square a...

13 June, 2019
Five Ways Underpass to close...

30 May, 2019
Midland Metro Alliance wins Communication...

23 May, 2019
City centre traffic changes will...

2 May, 2019
Double celebration as Midland Metro...

18 April, 2019
Five Ways Underpass to close...

10 April, 2019
Local careers on the right...

25 March, 2019
Final green light for Wednesbury...

22 March, 2019
Major milestone reached on Birmingham...

13 March, 2019
Support package announced by the...

12 March, 2019
A hat-trick of nominations for...

8 March, 2019
International Women’s Day 2019: Meena’s...

8 March, 2019
International Women’s Day 2019: Zahra’s...

8 March, 2019
International Women’s Day 2019: Steph’s...

8 March, 2019
International Women’s Day 2019: Maria’s...

8 March, 2019
International Women’s Day 2019: Grace’s...

8 March, 2019
International Women’s Day 2019: Cerys'...

8 March, 2019
International Women’s Day 2019: Amy’s...

8 March, 2019
International Women’s Day 2019: Shervorne’s...

8 March, 2019
International Women’s Day 2019: Marta’s...

8 March, 2019
Midland Metro Alliance recognised as...

26 February, 2019
First tracks laid for Birmingham...

7 February, 2019
Collaborative video showcases vibrant nightlife

17 December, 2018
Stop, look and listen as...

23 November, 2018
Broad Street Canal Tunnel to...

22 November, 2018
Steel works strengthen subway

19 November, 2018
Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro...

8 November, 2018
Midland Metro Alliance recognised locally...

17 October, 2018
Midland Metro Alliance Development Director...

10 October, 2018
Find out more about the...

27 September, 2018
Change announced for Grand Central...

18 September, 2018
Pipers Row to reopen

31 August, 2018
Paradise Circus to close as...

24 August, 2018
Historical objects unearthed during Metro...

3 August, 2018
Midland Metro Alliance present awards...

30 July, 2018
Competition success for school children’s...

26 July, 2018
Paradise Circus to close from...

10 July, 2018
Third phase of construction for...

6 July, 2018
Ava’s a winner

5 July, 2018
Major milestone reached for Wolverhampton...

4 July, 2018
Footpath uncovered during Metro extension...

25 June, 2018
Midland Metro Alliance go back...

15 June, 2018
Local children create artwork to...

14 June, 2018
Footpath Closure – Pipers Row...

2 June, 2018
Metro extension Delivery Manager rewarded...

25 May, 2018
Midland Metro Alliance mark Birmingham...

24 May, 2018
School drawings competition

24 May, 2018
Midland Metro Alliance hold second...

21 May, 2018
Midland Metro Alliance recognised at...

11 May, 2018
Pedestrian and cycling maps to...

4 May, 2018
Lost history uncovered during tram...

25 April, 2018
Main construction work starts on...

10 April, 2018
Overnight Traffic Restrictions in the...

3 April, 2018
Go-ahead given for a new...

29 March, 2018
Tipton Road Closures March 2018

23 March, 2018
Supply Chain support scoops nomination...

21 March, 2018
Business as usual as temporary...

15 March, 2018
Royal seal of approval for...

15 March, 2018
Midland Metro Alliance Apprentices on...

9 March, 2018
SME Collaboration

1 March, 2018
Out and about

22 February, 2018
78% on the leaderboard

20 February, 2018
Traffic changes in Birmingham Westside...

26 January, 2018
Out and about

25 January, 2018
Next phase of Wolverhampton City...

18 January, 2018
Lane restriction at Five Ways...

12 January, 2018
Midland Metro Alliance helps reduce...

15 December, 2017
Trams are operating between Wolverhampton...

8 December, 2017
Tram services to Wolverhampton to...

7 December, 2017
Successful tram test on Bilston...

30 November, 2017
Successful tram test on Bilston...

29 November, 2017
Road closure on Cooper Street,...

24 November, 2017
Bilston pupils brush up on...

22 November, 2017
Bilston Road construction team install...

17 November, 2017
Upcoming night closure of Pipers...

15 November, 2017
Midland Metro Alliance to reopen...

14 November, 2017
Upcoming night closures on Bilston...

13 November, 2017
Midland Metro Alliance donates old...

13 October, 2017
Midland Metro Alliance scoops two...

5 October, 2017
The Midland Metro Alliance opens...

29 September, 2017
Changes to Hill Street, Brunel...

25 September, 2017
Future Wolverhampton tram extension reaches...

22 September, 2017
Midland Metro Alliance shortlisted in...

21 September, 2017
Iron: Man kicks off next...

5 September, 2017
Ten Unusual Facts About The...

5 September, 2017
Tram Extension to Edgbaston gets...

1 September, 2017
The Boulton, Watt and Murdoch...

23 August, 2017
Midland Metro Alliance recognised for...

18 August, 2017
Utility works begin for Edgbaston...

5 July, 2017
Midland Metro Alliance recognised for...

3 July, 2017
Track laying begins on Bilston...

3 July, 2017
Wildlife conservation at the heart...

30 June, 2017
Bilston Road Track Renewal team...

29 June, 2017
Success in Solihull as more...

16 June, 2017
Bilston Road Metro Line Renewal...

7 June, 2017
Midland Metro Alliance looks to...

19 May, 2017
Midland Metro Alliance helps get...

10 May, 2017
Wrens Nest woodwork group swoop...

5 May, 2017
Midland Metro Alliance begins public...

20 April, 2017
Bilston Road Metro Line Renewal...

19 April, 2017
Edgbaston Project Update

7 April, 2017
Midland Metro passenger numbers set...

17 March, 2017
Wednesbury To Brierley Hill Project...

7 February, 2017
Metro work to begin on...

16 January, 2017
Midland Metro Alliance Welcomes Colas...

2 December, 2016
Future Metro drivers test their...

7 November, 2016
Westside BID on the Tram

28 October, 2016
Midland Metro Alliance support Talent...

21 October, 2016
Midland Metro does the double...

21 October, 2016
Milestone reached for proposed £137.2m...

4 October, 2016
A novel way to get...

3 October, 2016
Transport Minister visits Midland Metro...

21 September, 2016
Midland Metro Alliance presented at...

20 September, 2016
Alejandro Moreno appointed as Director...

5 September, 2016
Wolverhampton Utility Works – Progress...

5 September, 2016
Metro usage soars following opening...

2 August, 2016
Metro Family Fun Day

29 July, 2016
Retail Bid launch their Found...

19 July, 2016
New era in public transport...

6 July, 2016
Colmore Food Festival

6 July, 2016
Retail Bid have recently launched...

6 July, 2016
More to explore by Metro

6 July, 2016
Launch of Midland Metro Alliance...

4 July, 2016
Ground investigation works for Eastside...

4 July, 2016
Utility diversion works

4 July, 2016
Wolverhampton TWA order

23 June, 2016
School Visit to Birmingham using...

23 June, 2016
Midland Metro open to New...

30 May, 2016
Ozzy Osbourne Came To Name...

26 May, 2016