Midland Metro - Wolverhampton Station Metro Extension

Here we follow developments on the Midland Metro in Wolverhampton City Centre from Pipers Row to Wolverhampton Railway Station terminus. Opened on Sunday 17th September 2023.


The Wolverhampton City Centre Metro Extension was built between 2017 and 2023. There has been a few delays, including waiting for the new Wolverhampton Railway Station building to be built (and the old one demolished). Trams will be leaving Bilston Street for Piper's Row, Victoria Square and Railway Drive from the 17th September 2023. The existing line to Wolverhampton St George's will remain open to the single platform for shoppers (closed during September 2023).

 

Pipers Row Tram Stop

May 2017 -

Utility diversion works began back in 2017 on Piper's Row. This site outside of Wolverhampton Bus Station will become Piper's Row Tram Stop.

Wolverhampton Metro ExtensionWolverhampton Metro Extension on Piper's Row near Wolverhampton Bus Station (May 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

December 2019 -

A pair of double tracks on Piper's Row at the junction with Bilston Street, towards the new Piper's Row Tram Stop outside of Wolverhampton Bus Station.

Wolverhampton Metro ExtensionWolverhampton Metro Extension on Piper's Row near Wolverhampton Bus Station (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

December 2022 -

At Piper's Row Tram Stop, now with shelters, on both sides, plus overhead cables, but as yet no labels.

Wolverhampton Metro ExtensionWolverhampton Metro Extension on Piper's Row near Wolverhampton Bus Station (December 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

February 2023 -

Midland Metro Alliance workers at Pipers Row Tram Stop opposite Wolverhampton Bus Station. There is around two months to go with the finishing touches before trams can be tested down here.

Wolverhampton Metro ExtensionWolverhampton Metro Extension on Piper's Row near Wolverhampton Bus Station (February 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

July 2023 -

Tram tests have been going on along the extension. Pipers Row Tram Stop looks finished, but it won't open to the public until sometime in August 2023.

Pipers Row Tram StopWolverhampton Metro Extension on Piper's Row near Wolverhampton Bus Station (July 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

August 2023 -

Near the end of August, Midland Metro Alliance has handed the extension to West Midlands Metro. It is wired from Pipers Row Tram Stop to the original line on Bilston Street.

Wolverhampton Metro extensionWolverhampton Metro Extension on Piper's Row near Wolverhampton Bus Station (August 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

September 2023 -

Pipers Row Tram Stop opened to passengers near Wolverhampton Bus Station on Sunday 17th September 2023. With Wolverhampton St George's temporally closed, Pipers Row is the closest stop to the shopping centre. Trams every 10 minutes during the week.

Pipers Row Tram StopWolverhampton Metro Extension on Piper's Row near Wolverhampton Bus Station (September 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Railway Drive to Wolverhampton Station Tram Stop

May 2017 - 

The bridge on Railway Drive towards Wolverhampton Station was barried up, tracks would be laid as far as here before the old Wolverhampton Railway Station building was demolished.

Wolverhampton Metro ExtensionWolverhampton Metro Extension on Railway Drive (May 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

March 2019 - 

A pair of double tracks were laid along Railway Drive past the Wolverhampton Interchange in early 2019. This section from Victoria Square to the bridge over Ring Road St David's.

Wolverhampton Metro ExtensionWolverhampton Metro Extension on Railway Drive (March 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

December 2019 -

Not much change on Railway Drive, as at this point, the new Wolverhampton Railway Station building had been built, but the old concrete one hadn't yet been demolished. Also i9 would be built opposite i10 at Wolverhampton Interchange.

Wolverhampton Metro ExtensionWolverhampton Metro Extension on Railway Drive towards Wolverhampton Railway Station (December 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

December 2022 -

In 2022 after the completion of the new Wolverhampton Station building, the Midland Metro Alliance laid tracks alongside the station on Railway Drive towards the new terminus.

Wolverhampton Metro ExtensionWolverhampton Metro Extension near Wolverhampton Station (December 2022). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

February 2023 - 

Midland Metro Alliance workers on Railway Drive outside of Wolverhampton Station. They have around two months to go before trams will be tested down here, before hopefully going into service.

Wolverhampton Metro ExtensionWolverhampton Metro Extension near Wolverhampton Station (February 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

July 2023 - 

The line to Wolverhampton Station Tram Stop is complete, and tram tests have been done over the months. But the tram stop is still fenced off, and the extension won't open to the public until at least the middle of August 2023. It is a single platform tram stop, next to the taxi rank.

Wolverhampton StationWolverhampton Metro Extension near Wolverhampton Station (July 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

August 2023 -

Wolverhampton Station Tram Stop is finished, Midland Metro Alliance has handed over to West Midlands Metro, who will do more tram testing from 29th August 2023. It would open in the middle of September 2023.

Wolverhampton Metro extensionWolverhampton Metro Extension near Wolverhampton Station (August 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

September 2023 -

Passenger service to Wolverhampton Station Tram Stop started on Sunday 17th September 2023, with trams every 10 minutes during the week. Initially trams will only go on this extension while St George's is closed for works.

Wolverhampton Station Tram StopWolverhampton Metro Extension near Wolverhampton Station (September 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

More information

Wolverhampton City Centre Metro Extension

Project dates

13 Jan 2023 - On-going

Passions

Construction & regeneration, Transport, Travel & tourism

Contact

Your Place Your Space

Jonathan Bostock

0121 410 5520
jonathan.bostock@ yourplaceyourspace.com