The new METRONET Midland Station will open on February 22 - an exciting milestone for the community and the final rail project in the METRONET program. To complete final works and connect the new station, the Midland Line will close between Bassendean and Midland for 31 days from January 22 to February 22. During this time, replacement bus services will operate to support passengers. When the line reopens, the community will have a modern, accessible station that will serve as the heart of Midla

West Midlands Metro CAF Urbos arriving and departing the Edgbaston Village Terminus in Birmingham England. The pantograph is raised to the overhead to allow charging of the onboard battery to take place. | TramBook

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