West Midlands Metro CAF Urbos Trams running on the former heavy railway line from Birmingham Snow Hill Railway Station. Feel free to comment on other tram networks that use old heavy rail infrastructure and tracks for light rail or tram services. Follow TramBook | TramBook

West Midlands Metro: Birmingham tram extension is finally up and running 🚋 This morning, the first passenger-carrying tram arrived on Broad Street https://www.itv.com/news/central/2022-07-17/birmingham-tram-extension-finally-up-and-running-after-disruption | ITV Central

Trams are finally running to New Street station in Birmingham today as the Midland Metro extension opened for passengers. | BBC Birmingham

This is wonderful! BBC footage of the last tram to be seen on the streets of Birmingham in July 1953. Inside Out will have the story of the trams' disappearance and re-emergence from the city on Monday at 1930 on BBC One | BBC Birmingham

The first tram tracks have been laid in Birmingham's Victoria Square, marking a pivotal moment in the extension of the West Midlands metro network. These rails will form part of the Westside extension, which will see trams running along Broad Street to Five Ways in Edgbaston. | BBC Birmingham

West Midlands Metro has apologised for suspending its whole fleet of trams until 'further notice,' after the manufacturer found a fault with them. Managing director Steve McAleavy says inspections will last until Monday. Full statement below 👇 | ITV Central

Replacement buses and trains are in place after the entire West Midlands Metro service was suspended. Bosses say it could be four weeks before trams return. Read more: https://bit.ly/3kF7hpf | ITV Central