A 1.7km extension of the West Midlands Metro from Bull Street to High Street Deritend (Birmingham Eastside). Partially operational from April 2026 (Millennium Point). Features battery-powered operatio Arriva · Network Rail · News
West Midlands Metro Birmingham Eastside Extension is a light rail project in United Kingdom, currently operational.
Brownfield upgrade: 1.7km tram extension with 750V DC OHE + battery section. Partially operational April 2026.
Construction began in 2021 and the project opened in 2026.
The project has an estimated investment of £150M.