West Midlands tram services suspended

Metro services have stopped running - until further notice
Fionnuala Bourke
By Fionnuala Bourke
Published 21st Mar 2022, 08:45 BST
Updated 21st Mar 2022, 09:09 BST

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Transport for West Midlands has announced that tram services have been suspended.

All Metro services have been halted since Sunday (March 20) until further notice.

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TfWM said the inspections highlighted new bodywork cracks on some of the older trams which require additional checks from the manufacturer.

As a result, they have decided to suspend all services as a precautionary measure.

Metro tickets and passes are valid on alternative modes of transport, as detailed here:

• National Express bus service 74 between West Bromwich and Birmingham

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• National Express bus service 79 between Wolverhampton and West Bromwich

• National Express bus services 9, 12/12A, 13/13A, 23, 24, 82, 87, 126, X8 and X10 in Birmingham city centre

• West Midlands Railway and Avanti train services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham

Trams services were previously suspended in November after cracks were discovered on the lines for a second time. They resumed at the end of January.

Further extension of the Midland Metro tram network is a key part of the Transport for West Midlands bid for up to £2bn from government to improve services across the region Further extension of the Midland Metro tram network is a key part of the Transport for West Midlands bid for up to £2bn from government to improve services across the region
Further extension of the Midland Metro tram network is a key part of the Transport for West Midlands bid for up to £2bn from government to improve services across the region
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Regarding the latest suspension a spokesperson said: “We understand the frustration many people will feel at this latest interruption to services, and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

During inspections, new bodywork cracks have been identified on some of our older trams which require additional checks to be carried out by the manufacturer.

“As a precautionary measure, tram services have been suspended until further notice.

We are working alongside the manufacturer, to restore services as quickly as possible.

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“While this situation is ongoing, we are committed to keeping our customers moving.”

TfWM has also supplied walking directions for alternative travel. For more information click: Transport for West Midlands

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