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New OCC

New high-tech Metro control room opens ahead of Black Country tram extension

A state-of-the-art Operational Control Centre (OCC) has opened at West Midlands Metro’s Wednesbury depot, marking another key milestone in the expansion of the popular tram network. The high-tech facility is the new nerve centre for tram operations and fully integrated with the region’s wider transport network. Bristling with the latest technology, it can also make the most of recent upgrades to CCTV cameras at Metro stops and onboard the trams, taking safety...

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Metro urges customers to start Buying Before they Board

From 13 September, conductors will be withdrawn from West Midlands Metro services, and customers will need to buy their ticket before they board the tram. To help everyone get used to the change, Metro colleagues will be out across the network over the coming weeks, offering support and guidance as customers adjust to the...

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