West Midlands Metro

Tramways have been a part of the city's landscape since 1872.

Interestingly, its current and future tram routes echo the paths of their historical predecessors, merging Birmingham's past with a forward-thinking vision for sustainable urban mobility.

The network evolved from horse-drawn carriages in 1872 to an extensive network that once boasted 843 trams, 20 depots, and 45 main routes.

This era of expansion and innovation laid the groundwork for today's advancements in light rail transport.

Fast-forward to the present. The West Midlands Metro has entered another exciting era, with a £1.3 billion investment by the West Midlands Combined Authority and Transport for West Midlands set to triple the network's size.

This expansion will extend reach to over 80 tram stops and more than 20 transport interchanges, connecting Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Dudley, Brierley Hill, Digbeth, North Solihull, Birmingham Airport and the NEC.

The project aims to reconnect communities with the region’s plethora of work, leisure, and education opportunities and reignite Birmingham's tramway legacy with a modern twist.

The teams are realistic about the complexities of this expansion, but their focus remains steadfast on sustainability, accessibility, and innovation, ensuring the West Midlands Metro continues to be an integral part of the region's transport solution for the future.