West Midlands Metro services suspended
We're told it could be at least four weeks until they resume.
We're being told it could be at least four weeks until services on the West Midlands Metro resume.
All trams have been stopped from today (Saturday 13th November) until further notice for safety reasons, and so repairs can be carried out.
Earlier this year, the Metro discovered cracks on the trams, which resulted in a temporary interruption to services for inspections and repairs.
Temporary repairs were carried out to return the fleet to service as soon as possible but inspections have found that more extensive and permanent repairs are now required.
The Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street, has tweeted saying it's 'incredibly disappointing' and he's seeking 'urgent answers from the Metro and the maunfacturer.
The Metro are continuing to work alongside the tram manufacturer to understand the issues and carry out the repairs as quickly as possible, and have sincerely apologised for the inconvenience will cause.
Work is now being done alongside Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to ensure measures are in place so that customers are still able to travel safely and reliably around the region on public transport.