MOMENTUM BUILDS 2019–2020
The Light Rail Construction
Apprenticeship is launched - the UK’s first Trailblazer scheme of its kind.
Westside Extension to Edgbaston opens to passengers.
Despite COVID-19, the Midland Metro Alliance progressed with an accelerated programme as key workers, including the introduction of the UK’s first battery-powered tram section.
Major engineering milestones achieved at Broad Street, Five Ways and Dudley town centre - supporting visible urban transformation.
Delivered alongside a six- week Sector Based Work Academy in partnership with local colleges and the Department for Work and Pensions.
Wolverhampton City Centre Extension completed.
Centenary Square extension completed.
Regeneration works begin in Dudley, revitalising key civic spaces.
Largest continuous trackslab concrete pour delivered (230m).
An early supplier networking event welcomes 85 regional organisations, strengthening the regional supply chain. of procurement spend delivered through local suppliers and SMEs in 2018. 80%
Eastside Extension works accelerate through Digbeth. Westside Extension achieves
CEEQUAL ‘Very Good’ sustainability rating.
Winner of 2 awards at the 2021 Global Light Rail Awards, winning Outstanding Engineering Achievement and Rising Star of the Year.
Birmingham Eastside Extension Drone Video
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