Earlier this year West Midlands Metro discovered cracks on our trams, which resulted in a temporary interruption to services for inspections and repairs. Temporary repairs were carried out to return our fleet to service as soon as possible but inspections have found that more extensive and permanent repairs are now required. To ensure the future […]
A successful scheme to help unemployed young people in the West Midlands is set to see another cohort of recruits take the first step towards a rewarding career on the region’s expanding tram network. Over the last few months Metro has been busy recruiting a number of candidates to its team as part of the […]
West Midlands Metro has been put in the spotlight at a high-profile awards event, with both the operator and team behind the network’s expansion receiving a series of prestigious accolades. While Metro operator, Midland Metro Limited (MML), was ‘Highly Commended’ in the hotly contested ‘Most Improved System’ category at the Global Light Rail Awards, two […]
As more people return to work following the lifting of coronavirus restrictions, West Midlands Metro is offering great savings for customers who choose to pay for their travel by direct debit. Anyone who signs up for an Adult Metro Only Direct Debit Monthly Pass for the first time or has not had one for the […]
Metro development and operations in the West Midlands are in the worldwide spotlight after it was announced that the region’s expanding tram network has picked up eleven nominations from the judging panel of the 2021 Global Light Rail Awards. The awards, which are the industry’s highest profile ceremony, recognise the excellence of organisations in working […]
Residents in the West Midlands who have just gained a new job could benefit from free bus, tram and rail travel to work. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has teamed up with local transport operators to offer two four-week tickets free, then a third four-week ticket at a 50% discount from the standard price on selected bus, […]
