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Dudley Tram Delays Spark Fury: Sackings Demanded
10 Jun
Summary
- West Midland Metro's Wednesbury to Brierley Hill tram link is further delayed.
- Council leader calls for sackings over 'incompetence' and project mismanagement.
- Construction is finished, but signal commissioning delays opening.
Further delays have been announced for the West Midland Metro tram link, prompting a strong reaction from Dudley Council's leader. The tram line, extending from Wednesbury towards Brierley Hill via Merry Hill, was already two years behind its original schedule.
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) informed councillors that the August 2026 deadline will be missed due to adverse movement in the timescale, specifically citing delays with signal commissioning. This announcement has led to accusations of 'incompetence' and 'shambles' from the council's leadership.
Despite construction now being finished, TfWM has not provided a specific opening date, although they expect trams to be running before the end of 2026. The project's complexity, involving Victorian infrastructure repairs and challenging ground conditions, has contributed to the extended timeline.
