BIRMINGHAM WESTSIDE METRO EXTENSION Midland Metro AllianceProjectsBirmingham Westside Metro Extension Phase One – Centenary Square Latest News Substation installation works on Five Ways roundabout Phase One of the Birmingham Westside Metro extension to Library tram stop now open! Did you know that we publish a regular newsletter on the progress of the Birmingham Westside Metro extension? This is the latest edition of Westside Weekly and back issues can be found by visiting Publications. Extension Overview The Birmingham Westside Metro extension to Centenary Square was the next phase of works following the West Midlands Metro extension from St Chads to Grand Central, and opened for passengers ahead of schedule in December 2019. The first phase of construction was between Grand Central, past Birmingham’s Town Hall to Centenary Square. The extension provides West Midlands Metro stops serving Victoria Square and the Paradise and Arena Central developments at the redeveloped Centenary Square. The 840 metre route is the first in the UK to operate on battery power throughout. Metro operation on battery power removes the need to fix electric wires to the listed buildings along the route, reducing the aesthetic and environmental footprint of the project. The Midland Metro Alliance will be also improving the public realm as part of their works in the area project, including planting trees along the route. Project Overview Newsletter Frequently Asked Questions The headline benefits of this route are… More people using the West Midlands Metro in this area for day-to-day travel, resulting in journey time savings and reduced congestion Improving accessibility to and from the west of Birmingham and supporting economic and population growth by linking jobs and people Improving sustainable transport options in the city centre, along Broad Street and beyond Environmental benefits, such as improved air quality and reduction in noise Regeneration across the area including the interface with enterprise zone and the major developments throughout the area What is the programme for delivery? Construction for the first phase of the Birmingham Westside extension to Centenary Square completed ahead of schedule, opening to passengers in December 2019. Construction for phase two (Library to Edgbaston) began in 2019. Much of the activity for the route took place safely during the Covid-19 pandemic through 2020 and 2021, and the line is planned to open for passenger service in early 2022. What service is expected to run on the extension? Service frequency is six minutes service during peak times with an eight-minute service off-peak. Monday to Friday: 04:40 to 00:15 Saturday: 04:40 to 01:00 Sunday: 07:20 to 00:10 at 15 minute frequency For more information, please visit the operator at www.westmidlandsmetro.com Our Projects Birmingham Eastside Metro Extension Birmingham Westside Metro Extension East Birmingham & Solihull Metro Extension Wednesbury To Brierley Hill Metro Extension Wolverhampton City Centre Metro Extension Bilston Road Track Replacement Birmingham Westside Metro Extension Updates FINISHING TOUCHES ADDED TO BIRMINGHAM... SHADOW SECRETARY OF STATE FOR... FINAL PIECE OF TRACK IS... Gallery TWITTER FEED RECENT JOBS Cost Clerk (Working on WBHE Project) Birmingham, UK, United Kingdom Cost Clerk (Working on BEE Project) Birmingham, UK, United Kingdom Delivery Manager (Working on BEE Project) Birmingham, UK, United Kingdom Project Manager (Working on BEE Project) Birmingham, UK, United Kingdom Senior Quantity Surveyor (Working on BEE Project) Birmingham, UK, United Kingdom VIEW ALL CONTACT US Midland Metro Alliance, 4th Floor Alpha Tower, Suffolk St Queensway, Birmingham B1 1TT 0121 643 8729 General Enquiries Media Enquiries @midlandtram Facebook Linkedin ENTER KEYWORD OR PHRASE & PRESS ENTER Search for: ACCREDITATIONS Midland Metro Alliance © 2018 Customer Charter Legal