1. Wolverhampton City Centre Metro Extension

2. Introduction  Background New Tram and Depot Extension Birmingham City Centre Extension Original Wolverhampton City Centre Loop New Wolverhampton City Centre Extension Wolverhampton Interchange  Scope of Project  Impact to Cyclists  Timescales  Next Steps

3.  Centro have procured a new fleet of trams. They are 20% larger and more passenger friendly.  To accommodate these larger trams the tram depot at Wednesbury has been extended.  The first tram was unveiled 16 th October and the new depot opened  The new fleet will enter service from April 2014 Project Background – New Trams and Depot.

4.  There are also plans to extend the Metro further from New Street to Centenary Square this is planned to be completed in 2018.  There are further plans to extend the Metro to the East Side of Birmingham to connect with HS2. Project Background - Birmingham City Centre Extension.  Work is already taking place on the first phase of the extension which will link Snow Hill and New Street stations in Birmingham with services commencing in 2015.

5.  One way loop along Market Street and Lichfield Street with a spur to the Rail Station.  Due to high costs and disruption to local businesses this was not progressed. Background – Wolverhampton Original City Centre Loop

7.  Since then a simplified more direct route has been developed.  This places twin tracks along Pipers Row  The tram will then turn right onto Railway Drive  There will be a terminating stop at the Rail Station.  The stop at St Georges will be retained for some off peak services. Background – Wolverhampton City Centre Extension

9.  The Wolverhampton Interchange is a mixed public and private sector development based in Wolverhampton  This will encourage much needed private investment in the area  The development includes: A new state of the art rail station Leisure offering - 57,000 square feet and a 100 room hotel Grade A offices - 297,000 square feet Expansion of the multi-storey car park to 1000 new spaces  This represents over £100m worth of investment and is forecasted to bring 1400 jobs  The first phase of this should commence on site in 2014 Wolverhampton Interchange

12.  Utilities will have to be diverted on Pipers Row. BT Gas Sewers  Main works including: Formation including Concrete Slabs Track Installation OLE including Poles and Wires Platforms Highways alterations and reinstatement  Traffic Management - to limit disruption to traffic during construction, Centro are proposing to construct one track at a time and will put in place a one way traffic flow. Bus service access and emergency vehicles would therefore be retained on Pipers Row. Metro Extension – Main Construction Activities.

13. Question and Answers

15. Timescales ProjectCommencement DateCompletion Date Public Realm completion: October 2013September 2015 Rail Station and Multi Story Car Park Development completion: Summer 2014Late 2015/2016 Banana Yard – Mixed use/ Leisure 2016 2019 Metro Extension - Public Consultation on revised alignment -Advance Works including Utility Diversions -- Metro Service Commencement Start 2013 Summer 2016 Start 2013 Winter 2016 Winter 2018

16.  Note of this Meeting and Points arising  Public Consultation  Funding Finalised  Environmental Impact Assessment  Transport and Works Act Order Submission for Powers  Attend Next quarterly Cycle Forum Next Steps