More information on the Metro;

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 outline 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) is planned to begin in 2019, with the line opening for passenger service in 2021.

Following the Transport and Works Act Order application in December 2013 and the Public Inquiry that closed in January 2014, the Secretary of State announced his decision to on the 16 May 2016, with modifications (notice and decision letter).

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