At the end of july/early august balfour beatty put up the frame for the bull st stop and no other work on that stop as been done since,
I wouldn't worry too much, there's still a lot of other things to do. Such as finishing track work, traction poles and overhead wiring being the most important.
Quote from: Gareth on September 03, 2015, 06:58:57 PM
I wouldn't worry too much, there's still a lot of other things to do. Such as finishing track work, traction poles and overhead wiring being the most important.
Seems the bases for poles are starting to go in around Colmore Circus
There are eyelets for overhead wires on several buildings in Upper Bull Street and pole bases alongside Snow Hill station and in Corporation Street.
And Stephenson Street (on the building)
Quote from: Stevo on September 07, 2015, 05:18:59 PM
There are eyelets for overhead wires on several buildings in Upper Bull Street and pole bases alongside Snow Hill station and in Corporation Street.
The first poles were erected in Corporation st last week.
At least two span wires in Corporation St, near Berry St
Quote from: Other Walsall Tony on October 17, 2015, 10:02:55 PM
At least two span wires in Corporation St, near Berry St
There are span wires in Stephenson Street as well
Quote from: Other Walsall Tony on October 17, 2015, 10:02:55 PM
At least two span wires in Corporation St, near Berry St
Are these wire related to metro or the christmas lights the BCC put up this time of year
Quote from: wembley86 on October 18, 2015, 09:52:39 AM
Are these wire related to metro or the christmas lights the BCC put up this time of year
Well they have never stuck great big green poles up to put the Christmas lights on before
I've heard from a reliable source that the line will open to the Bull Street stop on 6 December. However, it will not stop at the new Snow Hill stop as it won't be ready in time. Only a small number of drivers will be route trained over the extension so trams will change drivers at St Paul's. The date for the full extension to New Street station has still to be decided as it has been decided that driver training over the full route is not advisable while the German Market is operating.
Quote from: Roy on November 01, 2015, 08:54:10 AM
I've heard from a reliable source that the line will open to the Bull Street stop on 6 December. However, it will not stop at the new Snow Hill stop as it won't be ready in time. Only a small number of drivers will be route trained over the extension so trams will change drivers at St Paul's. The date for the full extension to New Street station has still to be decided as it has been decided that driver training over the full route is not advisable while the German Market is operating.
Heard training was to be done at night time along the route,
Quote from: Roy on November 01, 2015, 08:54:10 AM
I've heard from a reliable source that the line will open to the Bull Street stop on 6 December. However, it will not stop at the new Snow Hill stop as it won't be ready in time. Only a small number of drivers will be route trained over the extension so trams will change drivers at St Paul's. The date for the full extension to New Street station has still to be decided as it has been decided that driver training over the full route is not advisable while the German Market is operating.
Can't see why not, they'll have to run down there next year while the market is on. Also do drivers really need to be route trained? Down Bull street, right onto Corpration Street and right onto Stephenson Street. There route training done. 😜
Quote from: Gareth on November 01, 2015, 04:30:09 PM
Can't see why not, they'll have to run down there next year while the market is on. Also do drivers really need to be route trained? Down Bull street, right onto Corpration Street and right onto Stephenson Street. There route training done. 😜
I'm not an expert but yes. Speed control and not expecting someone to walk in-front of you with no warning is an issue. Also approaching New Street's station incline at to high a speed could result in a serious accident.
I can't see the extension opening until well into the new year, to close to Christmas now for it to happen!
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on November 01, 2015, 09:48:39 PM
I can't see the extension opening until well into the new year, to close to Christmas now for it to happen!
I'll second that!
They were working at Snow Hill at 10.30 on Saturday night when I went through. Pushed for time obviously...
This BBC Article shows how the new extension is causing delays.
https://www.facebook.com/midlandstoday/videos/10153754888149761/
Quote from: Adam 404 on December 08, 2015, 07:02:11 PM
This BBC Article shows how the new extension is causing delays.
https://www.facebook.com/midlandstoday/videos/10153754888149761/
I haven't been into the city centre yet to see this in action but come on, there are signs and the trams are big bright pink noisy vehicles so not easy to miss!
Quote from: Stu on December 08, 2015, 07:07:19 PM
I haven't been into the city centre yet to see this in action but come on, there are signs and the trams are big bright pink noisy vehicles so not easy to miss!
Does the man at 25 Seconds want a high fiz jacket placed over each tram? And the women just before... Does she want a load of mirrors around all the corners? Are they unaware of the time it has already took to get to this stage and stop complaining about there own ignorance to put there life at risk deliberately where it is clear that there is a tram crossing there...
Just typical, can't wait for the tram to pass, becuase they need those extra few seconds in life to do other things!!
Sometimes I think some members of the general public need to be wrapped in bubble wrap to stop them hurting themselves lol
Quote from: Steveminor on December 08, 2015, 09:04:58 PM
Sometimes I think some members of the general public need to be wrapped in bubble wrap to stop them hurting themselves lol
Thats very true, plus its the claim culture these days as well, can't wait for tram to pass so walk in front of it, either crosses and no injury, or the tram hits them and they claim.
Yeah but if you're head & neck are now lying on opposite sidsh es of the street you ain't going to be able to ring the cash for claims hotline lol
http://centro.org.uk/about-us/news/2016/spring-opening-for-next-leg-of-city-centre-tram-extension/
The City Centre extension is now due to open in Spring.
"Work has already begun on extending the route on from New Street Station to Centenary Square with services expected to start running in 2019."
"The route of another extension through Digbeth has also been finalised, running from Bull Street via Albert Street and on to the forthcoming HS2 high speed rail station at Curzon Street."
Quote from: Adam 404 on February 18, 2016, 06:38:14 PM
http://centro.org.uk/about-us/news/2016/spring-opening-for-next-leg-of-city-centre-tram-extension/
The City Centre extension is now due to open in Spring.
"Work has already begun on extending the route on from New Street Station to Centenary Square with services expected to start running in 2019."
"The route of another extension through Digbeth has also been finalised, running from Bull Street via Albert Street and on to the forthcoming HS2 high speed rail station at Curzon Street."
Absolute disgrace, next thing you know it will be Summer!!
Just seen the report on Midlands Today.
It'll be running to the airport by 2065...
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on February 18, 2016, 10:36:09 PM
Absolute disgrace, next thing you know it will be Summer!!
Despite naysaying, remember that I said back in December 2014 on this very forum that it wouldn't open by the end of last year.
I'm now of the opinion that my youngest will be starting senior school (this September) before a service tram serves New Street station....
@AndrewLee what's the point of planning a tram route for 2065 by then the driverless car technology that is advancing increasingly quickly will have been fully rolled out & hardly anyone will need public transport.
Quote from: Steveminor on February 20, 2016, 09:49:02 AM
@AndrewLee what's the point of planning a tram route for 2065 by then the driverless car technology that is advancing increasingly quickly will have been fully rolled out & hardly anyone will need public transport.
Oh dear!!
Quote from: Steveminor on February 20, 2016, 09:49:02 AM
@AndrewLee what's the point of planning a tram route for 2065 by then the driverless car technology that is advancing increasingly quickly will have been fully rolled out & hardly anyone will need public transport.
My comment was supposed to be tongue in cheek. Satirising the time it's taken just to do the current extension.
Seriously though, I think you're absolutely right. I'm against driverless cars personally. Except for the Knight Industries Two Thousand!!
Quote from: Adam 404 on February 18, 2016, 06:38:14 PM
http://centro.org.uk/about-us/news/2016/spring-opening-for-next-leg-of-city-centre-tram-extension/
The City Centre extension is now due to open in Spring.
"Work has already begun on extending the route on from New Street Station to Centenary Square with services expected to start running in 2019."
"The route of another extension through Digbeth has also been finalised, running from Bull Street via Albert Street and on to the forthcoming HS2 high speed rail station at Curzon Street."
Amey/Seven Trent are doing the water pipes still on broad street.
When works start on Pinifold St up to the town hall, who ever Centro gets to lay the track should work around the clock as there are no houses and the shops close by 6pm. So there is no one to annoy.