Midland Metro
The Midland Metro operates between Birmingham and Wolverhampton on a mixture of street tracks and dedicated rail tracks. The service is owned by Transport for West Midlands but operated by National Express. The line first opened in May 1999 using the former Birmingham Snow Hill to Wolverhampton Low Level ines. It originally terminated at Birmingham Snow Hill. However a recent plan of track/ network extensions has now bought the tram into the heart of Birmingham. Further investment and expansions to grow the network are planned to take place over the coming years. When the line first opened it used a fleet of 16 AnsaldoBreda T-69 Trams from Italy, but the recent upgrades to the route have seen a new fleet purchased and introduced. The line now operates a fleet of 21 CAF Urbos 3 trams, all of which carry a pink livery / branding. The total line length as of 2017 is 13 miles.
Midland Merto Tram No.25 changes direction at the Yorks Coffe House, Grand Central Birmingham on the 30th September 2017. The triangular building hosuing Hipster Coffee House 'Yorks' is the Guildhall Buildings. It was designed by Frederick W Lloyd, built in 1899. Brick and terracotta, well positioned, and with a delightful mosaic floors at its entrances.
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Midland Merto Tram No.25 changes direction at the Yorks Coffe House, Grand Central Birmingham on the 30th September 2017. The triangular building hosuing Hipster Coffee House 'Yorks' is the Guildhall Buildings. It was designed by Frederick W Lloyd, built in 1899. Brick and terracotta, well positioned, and with a delightful mosaic floors at its entrances.
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Midland Metro No.31 built by CAF departs from the final stop at Grand Central to change direction and head back to Wolverhampton.
Midland Metro No.31 reaches the turnback siding on Stephenson Street, Birmingham ready to return to Grand Central Station and start its journey back to Wolverhampton on the 30th September 2017
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Midland Metro taken from the Yorks Coffee Bar near Grand Central Station on the 30th September 2017
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Midland Metro CAF Urbos Tram No.31 arrives into Grand Central Station stop from the turnback siding on Stephenson Street, passing the former Guildhall Buildings on the 30th September 2017.
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Midland Metro Tram No.27 departs from Grand Central with a service to Preistfield on the 30th September 2017
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Midland Metro No.17 arrives into Grand Central with a service from Preistfield on the 30th Septmeber 2017.
Midland Metro Tram No.25 arrives into the swtich back junction at Grand Central Station on the 30th September 2017