Trams could be running through Birmingham city centre in six years time, according to the following timetable.
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By Dec 2005
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Finalise agreements with Birmingham City Council and submit Outline Business Case to Government
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Spring 2006
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Department for Transport approves funding, Centro commences tender process
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Summer 2006
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Advance construction works
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Early 2008
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Award of main construction contract following successful tender process
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2011
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Construction complete, trams start running
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