‘Ease Our Pain’: Digbeth Cinema Boss Calls for Action as Birmingham Tram Extension Faces Further Delays Tuesday, June 9, 2026 digbeth metro tram extension construction transport birmingham business delays retail Lee Nabbs, director of Mockingbird Cinema, a cherished independent venue in Digbeth’s Custard Factory, has issued a heartfelt plea to the Midland Metro Alliance to expedite the completion of the Eastside Metro Extension. The … Read More
Big Tube Fare Hike Takes Effect for Millions of London Passengers Monday, March 2, 2026 london transport tube fares tfl bus tram elizabethline overground dlr From 1 March, millions of London commuters will face a 5.8% rise in fares across the London Underground, Overground, Docklands Light Railway (DLR), and the Elizabeth line, according to Transport for London (TfL). This … Read More
Birmingham City's Stadium Vision Gains Momentum with Metro Tram Milestone Friday, November 28, 2025 birminghamcity powerhousestadium metroextension sportsquarter knighthead tram urbandevelopment football transport stadium sport Birmingham City Football Club’s ambitious plans for a state-of-the-art stadium took a significant step forward as a tram test ride highlighted progress on the Metro extension serving the new venue. Club officials joined West … Read More
Midland Metro Approves Fare Increase to Secure Financial Sustainability Tuesday, November 18, 2025 midlandmetro fareincrease westmidlands tram transport wmca publictransport sustainability ticketprices concessions sport The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board has approved a fare increase for the Midland Metro tram service, citing the need to maintain the network’s financial sustainability. Tram fares have remained comparatively low … Read More