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Birmingham A38 Queensway Tunnel Closures in July

The Queensway tunnels in Birmingham City Centre, which are 40 years old, are to be closed for six weeks from July for refurbishment work to be carried out.

Views sought on Wolverhampton tram extension

Centro Press Release: Tuesday, 23rd April 2013

The public and business community were today (April 23) invited to give their views on £15 million plans to extend the Midland Metro in Wolverhampton city centre.

Midland Metro reopens after Easter closure

Centro Press Release: Friday, 12th April 2013

The Midland Metro reopens to passengers on Monday (April 15) morning after a two week closure for work on a £128 million project to extend and improve the tram system.

Metro fare changes

from 2nd January 2013

Metro fares are revised from 2nd January 2013.

Agreement underpins tram improvements

Centro Press Release: Tuesday 18th December 2012

A £130 million package of improvements for passengers on the Midland Metro has been underpinned by a groundbreaking partnership between transport authority Centro and the tram system’s operator National Express.

National Express Foundation announces £100,000 for local youngsters

The National Express Foundation, set up to help disadvantaged young people across the region, has announced the very first community groups and colleges to receive funding.

Over 600 people join Metro 99% reliability celebrations

Over 600 people enjoyed a free '99' ice cream at Snow Hill Station on Friday evening to celebrate the Metro’s 99% reliability record so far this year.

Welcome to the region's new university students

Our helpful sales team will be out and about at University Fresher's Fairs and Info Days across the region over the next couple of weeks to welcome new students to the West Midlands.

They will be on hand to give advice about the best way...

Metro system first in UK to win safety award

Centro Press Release: Wednesday 29th August 2012

The Midland Metro has become the first tram system in the UK to win a prestigious award for passenger safety and crime reduction.

Judges from the Secured by Design organisation and the Association of Chief Police Officers have given the coveted Safer Tram Stop Award to all 23 stops on the system, which is owned by transport authority Centro and operated by National Express.

Minister gets tram extension underway

Centro Press Release: Wednesday, 13th June 2012

Transport Minister Norman Baker has launched work on a multi-million pound project that will see trams return to the streets of Birmingham for the first time in more than half a century.