EAST BIRMINGHAM TO SOLIHULL METRO EXTENSION Midland Metro AllianceProjectsEast Birmingham to Solihull Metro Extension Extension Overview The final extension currently planned to be delivered by the Midland Metro Alliance will see the route from the Birmingham Eastside Extension extended further eastwards by approximately 17km to serve North Solihull and terminate at the High Speed 2 (HS2) interchange station, allowing passenger access by West Midlands Metro to the airport, National Exhibition Centre and Genting Arena when open for passenger service. The route is the transport element of a regeneration plan for the area. An important driver being the linking of the two HS2 termini with the Black Country by West Midlands Metro (as well as everywhere in between) and encouraging more of the general public to choose green transport options for their day-to-day travel. When the route is open, it will increase employment opportunities across the region allowing people in this area to easily travel throughout the West Midlands. Similarly, the construction of the route would provide a number of job opportunities with the Midland Metro Alliance as we are dedicated to building the tramway with local resources and labour, ensuring the region truly benefits from the growth of the Metro network. Project Overview Frequently Asked Questions The headline benefits of this route are... Modal shift to Metro, resulting in journey time savings and reduced congestion along with the associated environmental benefits, such as improved air quality and reduction in noise Regeneration benefits including the interface with Enterprise zone, and the major developments in East Birmingham, North Solihull and the UK Central Hub Improving access to jobs, education and services along the East Birmingham, North Solihull corridor Improving connectivity to other public transport modes as part of an integrated transport network What is the outline programme for delivery? This extension requires a new Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application to be submitted. This will provide the powers to construct, maintain and operate the tramway between Birmingham and Solihull. A Business Case was submitted in spring 2018 to unlock the further development funding required to take the project through its next steps of route design, public consultation and preparation of the TWAO application. What service is expected to run on the extension? Service frequency will be six minutes service during peak times with a 15 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 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 East Birmingham & Solihull Metro Extension Updates 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