General Metro Thread

[BK63 YWP]

I think they get a base paint coat then a vinyl on top



Trans Pennines class 185

[CL]

Some have gained the West Midlands Metro logo now

[uniquicity]

Some have gained the West Midlands Metro logo now

And tram 31 is out in the new livery

[Solo1]

Photo of tram 31 in new livery in photo links

[V89MOA]

I am speechless.
http://www.metro-report.com/news/light-rail/single-view/view/midland-metro-third-generation-tram-procurement-launched.html

[Tony]

I am speechless.
http://www.metro-report.com/news/light-rail/single-view/view/midland-metro-third-generation-tram-procurement-launched.html

Why are you speechless?

[V89MOA]

Why are you speechless?

I'm just astounded at the amount of taxpayer money being thrown at this loss maker. Three and Four year old trams currently that are having a lot of money spent on batteries, refurbishment and rebranding all to be completely replaced over the coming years, if that article is worded correctly (maybe they meant to put stock solely for the extensions, rather than ML1)? When you look at other tram networks across the UK and the world they tend to get at least 20 years service out of their fleet, if not more.
I wonder how much champagne the NX board of directors & shareholders got through when tfwm announced they were taking this loss maker back!

[Tony]

I'm just astounded at the amount of taxpayer money being thrown at this loss maker. Three and Four year old trams currently that are having a lot of money spent on batteries, refurbishment and rebranding all to be completely replaced over the coming years, if that article is worded correctly (maybe they meant to put stock solely for the extensions, rather than ML1)? When you look at other tram networks across the UK and the world they tend to get at least 20 years service out of their fleet, if not more.
I wonder how much champagne the NX board of directors & shareholders got through when tfwm announced they were taking this loss maker back!

Nothing says they are going to be replaced. They are just looking at ordering new ones for the extensions

[V89MOA]

Nothing says they are going to be replaced. They are just looking at ordering new ones for the extensions

Just a poorly written article then "The WMCA has begun the process of procuring a third generation of trams for the Midland Metro line, including future extensions." implies the existing line would be getting them too! I'll hold my hands up, I got that one wrong.

[Roy]

Given that the plan is for through trams from Brierley Hill to Birmingham and to Wolverhampton then the all trams, including any new ones, will be used on the current line plus the extension to Brierley Hill.

[Dom]

Having been at the metro depot today. I've been told that the fleet is to triple in size when all the extensions are complete. The current CAF trams are all being fitted with batteries and this process is now being done in house. Each team is taking about 4 weeks.

Why would you think that WMM would replace 3 year old trams? Surely no matter how poorly an article is wored common sense would prevail that no company in their right mind would replace nearly new trams that are having further modifications.

[V89MOA]

Why would you think that WMM would replace 3 year old trams? Surely no matter how poorly an article is wored common sense would prevail that no company in their right mind would replace nearly new trams that are having further modifications.

Because it's tfwm...

[Dom]

Because it's tfwm...

No, it's West Midlands Metro. Yes, oprayed by TfWM but still have the same staff from when it was with NX. Simply a change of brand.

[V89MOA]

No, it's West Midlands Metro. Yes, oprayed by TfWM but still have the same staff from when it was with NX. Simply a change of brand. It's just simply you trying pick fault with TfWM again.

Not exactly difficult is it Dom 😂😂

[Jack]

The CAF trams are rubbish anyway, the seats are like rocks and there's barely enough. I as many people would rather have the T69's back!