Posts Tagged ‘rail transport’
Midland Metro – an alliance for the long term
Original web page at Midland Metro – an alliance for the long term The Midland Metro Alliance came into effect on 4 July this year with the ambitious remit to expand the Midland Metro network still further. It is a partnership of nine organisations that aims to “transform the West Midlands by delivering the best…
Read MoreMidland Metro: New milestone for £137m Birmingham HS2 tram extension plan
Original web page at Midland Metro: New milestone for £137m Birmingham HS2 tram extension plan An artist’s impression of the Midland Metro in Curzon Street by Millennium Point on the Birmingham Eastside extension A formal application has been submitted by the Midland Metro Alliance to build and operate the Birmingham Eastside extension from Bull Street…
Read MorePlans submitted to council for metro expansion into Eastside
Original web page at Plans submitted to council for metro expansion into Eastside The Midlands Metro Alliance has applied to build and operate a new extension to the new Birmingham Metro, which would see an extension from Bull Street, Digbeth and Curzon Street which would see it extended through Eastside. The proposed 1.05 Mile extension…
Read MoreTram & Train
Original web page at Tram & Train Choosing to travel by tram or train is one of the most cost effective and convenient ways to visit the Jewellery Quarter. Getting here by Tram You can now get a direct tram from New Street Station in the city center to either of the Jewellery Quarter stops…
Read MoreSoaring passenger numbers ‘vote of confidence’ for £127m Metro extension
Original web page at Soaring passenger numbers ‘vote of confidence’ for £127m Metro extension Passenger numbers on the Midland Metro have soared since the opening of the Birmingham city centre extension to New Street station, delivering a huge vote of confidence for supporters of the £127 million scheme. Figures show patronage for the period since…
Read MoreFaults fixed but rush-hour crash stops Midland Metro trams again
Original web page at Faults fixed but rush-hour crash stops Midland Metro trams again Bilston Fire Station posted this photo of a crash on Bilston Road that blocked tram lines during rush hour Engineers had worked through the night to solve faults that had caused chaos for travellers on Tuesday and Wednesday, only for an…
Read MoreTravel to the Jewellery Quarter for £1
Original web page at Travel to the Jewellery Quarter for £1 Work on the 0.7 mile expansion to the Midland Metro was completed last week – and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The new expansion now allows trams to run direct from New Street station to the Jewellery Quarter in approximately 7…
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