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The expanded Midland Metro is a network of 41.5km (26 miles) and will have 47 stops
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Areas served include Wolverhampton city centre, Dudley town centre, Merry Hill/Brierley Hill, West Bromwich, Soho/Handsworth, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham city centre, New Street Station, International Convention Centre, Broad Street and Five Ways.
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The system would have a fleet of 40 high-capacity, low-floor trams
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Each tram will be capable of carrying 200 passengers, operating at a frequency of between 10 and 15 trams per hour.
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Trams are planned to start running in 2012 and total patronage is forecast at 20.8 million passengers/year by 2015.
Last updated : 22-Apr-06
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