West Midlands Metro tram network extension works moves to next phase

20 February 2025
From left: Pat Harley, leader of Dudley Council; Tom Maplethorpe, Midland Metro Alliance; Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker; Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander; and Anne Shaw, TfWM
From left: Pat Harley, leader of Dudley Council; Tom Maplethorpe, Midland Metro Alliance; Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker; Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander; and Anne Shaw, TfWM
 

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has visited the site where work is underway to extend the West Midlands Metro tram network. The phase two £295m project, which will connect Flood Street in Dudley town centre with Merry Hill Shopping Centre, will see construction along Duncan Edwards Way and the Merry Hill area.

The £261m first section, between Wednesbury and Dudley town centre, is due to open to passengers later this year.

The project is being funded frm the City Region...

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