Ahead of the launch of new services to Albert Street and Millennium Point in Birmingham, West Midlands Metro is introducing a temporary tram timetable on the existing tram network to enable driver training on the new route.
From Sunday, March 15, trams departing from Wolverhampton St George’s will terminate at Bull Street, whilst trams from Wolverhampton Station and Pipers Row will run as normal and serve all stops to Edgbaston.
This change will enable drivers to familiarise themselves with the soon-to-open section of the Birmingham Eastside extension.
Anthony Stanley, Head of Operations and Safety, explained: “Once passengers have disembarked at Bull Street, the driver will then run through to Millennium Point and back. On their return journey, they will pick up passengers at Corporation Street, before running through to Edgbaston Village.
“We would like to apologise to customers for any temporary inconvenience and thank them for their understanding as we prepare for another major milestone in the expansion of the Metro network that will bring the sustainable benefits of tram travel to another important area of the city.”
Throughout the driver training period, services from Edgbaston Village towards Wolverhampton will continue to operate as normal and full details of the New-Timetable can be found here.
Further information on the opening of the new line for passengers is expected to be announced over the next few weeks.